Shamshera


Shamshera is an upcoming Indian action-adventure film starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt and Vaani Kapoor. It is produced by Aditya Chopra's Yash Raj Films. The film is written and being directed by Karan Malhotra. Set in the 1800s, the film is about a dacoit tribe who took charge in fight for their rights and independence against the British. Ranbir Kapoor is playing double role, as central character Shamshera and his father. Vaani Kapoor is playing a dancer.
Principal photography of the film began on 1 December 2018 and wrapped in January 2020. The film was scheduled release on July 31, 2020 in standard and IMAX theaters, coinciding with the Eid al-Adha holiday weekend, but production was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic in India.

Cast

Casting

Following Ranbir Kapoor's casting announcement along with that of the film on 6 May 2018, Sanjay Dutt was confirmed to be the main villain of the film, and his casting was announced on 10 May. Four days later, Vaani Kapoor's casting was announced, set to play a "desirable and sought-after travelling performer from the Indian heartland." On 4 December 2018, several days after filming had commenced, Ronit Roy announced his casting on his Twitter page.

Filming

Principal photography of the film began on 1 December 2018, with shooting expected to wrap by mid-2019. A massive fort for the film was built at Film City, Goregaon, requiring two months of preparation and the effort of nearly 300 workers. Vaani Kapoor pushes her limits as an artiste as she takes professional training in Kathak for the movie.

Music

This film's soundtrack is composed by Ajay-Atul & Mithoon.

Release

On 3 July, the producers announced the official release date of the film as 31 July 2020. However, production was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic in India.