Imtiaz Ali and Mahaveer Jain are bringing fresh faces into their upcoming friendship comedy, Side Heroes. The makers have reportedly selected playback singer Heer for one of the female lead roles.
According to a source, Heer impressed the team with her audition. Her character in the film is also a singer, making her a suitable choice for the role.
An official announcement about her casting is expected soon.
Heer has sung several popular songs, including Tabassum and Chal Anjaane, composed by A. R. Rahman. She also sang Hellallallo from Peddi.
The film stars Varun Sharma, Abhishek Banerjee and Aparshakti Khurana. Directed by Ssanjay Tripaathy, it is set in Bihar and is scheduled to release on Friendship Day 2027.
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