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Badshah to make acting debut opposite Sonakshi Sinha

Singer-rapper, Badshah has won hearts globally with his musical hits. It now seems the popular star will be try his hand at acting, in debutant director Shilpi Dasgupta’s upcoming film starring Sonakshi Sinha.

The untitled film’s first schedule has already been shot in Punjab last month. It is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Mahaveer Jain and Mrighdeep Singh Lamba.

Confirming the news, Badshah told DNA India, “I am extremely nervous however I have taken the leap. This year I have undertaken many firsts, with my debut as a producer and now as an actor. Bhushanji and Mrigh both kept convincing me on how perfect the role is for me. It’s a film which is so unique and different, whenever I think of it, brings a smile to my face. The added advantage is working with a super talented bunch and also my buddy Sonakshi who is very dear friend and the others like Varun Sharma.”

He adds, “The character is basically who I am in real life – a singer-rapper from Punjab who is happy go lucky, likes humour. All this and after lots of convincing I gave in and have agreed to do the role. The team has started shooting for the film in Punjab, I will join them today.”