'Laapataa Ladies' star Nitanshi Goel to star opposite Ahan Shetty
What's the story
Actor Ahan Shetty, 29, and director Shaad Ali are reportedly collaborating on a new love story. The film will be set in Uttar Pradesh, with Bareilly as one of the primary shooting locations. According to the Hindustan Times, Laapataa Ladies star Nitanshi Goel, 18, has been roped in as the female lead.
Ongoing work
Goel will begin preparations after completing current project
Goel is currently busy with a pan-India film in Hyderabad. After completing this project, she will begin preparations for Ali's film. The source also revealed that the announcement of this upcoming love story will be made after the release of Border 2, which stars Shetty. The shooting for this untitled project is expected to commence by February 2026. A source told the outlet, "Shaad completed the recce last month and has finalized his locations and other details."
Actor's role
Sanjay Dutt being considered for a pivotal role
Sanjay Dutt might play a key role in the film. The source added that "Sanjay Dutt has also been approached for a pivotal role and talks are on but nothing is finalized yet." Meanwhile, Shetty was last seen in Milan Luthria's 2021 directorial Tadap, alongside Tara Sutaria. This film also marked his acting debut.