MODEL SIDHIKA SHARMA MAKES HER BOLLYWOOD DEBUT WITH VELAPANTI

Jyothi Venkatesh

Sidhika Sharma is now all set to foray into films. The model-turned-actress, who hails from Punjab (Chandigarh), is all set to make her Bollywood debut with the family comedy drama ‘Velapanti’. Sidhika, who is currently in Punjab shooting for her 20 days schedule, is excited for her Bollywood debut. “It’s a fun film, the audience will really enjoy this film as they will go through many emotions,” she quips.The film is produced and directed by Rajat Bakshi who also directed ‘Veerey Ki Wedding’ starring Pulkit Samrat and Kriti Kharbanda in 2018.Sidhika, who hails from Punjab, is playing the lead in the film. She is overwhelmed shooting in her own city. “

I grew up in this city and I never imagined that I will get to shoot a film here in my own city. It’s surreal. I feel really blessed,” she adds. The talented actress also expresses her gratitude for having got the opportunity to work with established actors like Pankaj Tripathi, Mukesh Tiwari, Rahul Dev and Siddarth Sagar. “I’m learning so much from them. I am really thankful to all of them for working with me.” The story of Vellapanti film revolves around four childhood friends, how they struggle to fulfill their ambitions but each time they find themselves in trouble.