VAANI KAPOOR BAGS BELL BOTTOM OPPOSITE AKSHAY KUMAR

Jyothi Venkatesh

At long last to the big relief of Rani Mukerjee, Vaani Kapoor has been able to prove that she has more than Aditya Chopra’s patronage and she can also act in films which are being produced by banners other than YRF. Till date, Vaani Kapoor, who made her debut in films with Shuddh Desi Romance, way back in 2013, has since then acted in only YRF films like Aaha Kalyanam (Tamil) which was a remake of YRF’s Baand Baaja Baaraat, Befikre and War, and is right now acting in yet another YRF film Shamshera opposite Ranbir Kapoor. Even as there were whispers that the actress was allegedly having a torrid affair with Aditya Chopra over the years, to her luck, actor turned producer Jackky Bhagnani has got Vaani Kapoor onboard for his high-end espionage thriller 'Bell Bottom'.

The actress will be playing a key role in the ‘80s set film, inspired by true events. This marks her first film with Akshay Kumar.Directed by Ranjit M Tewari, the story is about one of India’s forgotten heroes and is scheduled to go on floors this year. It is written by Aseem Arrora & Parveez Shaikh. Producer Jackky Bhagnani says that the script made him choose a fresh pairing. “Vaani is an intelligent and an effective actor and I have loved all her performances. The female lead in Bell Bottom has to be in sync with Akshay Sir's screen persona. The role is meaty and I am confident that Vaani will ace this one.”

Sharing her excitement for the film, Vaani says, "I am excited to share the screen space with Akshay Sir. It is definitely a script I instantly clicked with and knew I wanted to be part of. I am also thrilled to partner with Pooja Entertainment which has already made me feel at home at this initial stage of our film. I’m eagerly waiting to start shooting Bellbottom."Director Ranjit says, “Vaani’s character in the film is extremely intriguing. She has certain flair and we’re all very excited to have her on board!”Pooja Entertainment presents in association with Emmay Entertainment ‘Bellbottom’ Produced by Vashu Bhagnani, Jackky Bhagnani, Deepshikha Deshmukh, Monisha Advani, Madhu Bhojwani and Nikhil Advani.'Bell Bottom' to release on 2nd April, 2021.