Chitrangda Singh to star opposite Saif Ali Khan in 'Baazaar'

Chitrangda Singh, who was last seen onscreen in a special appearance in the song 'Aao Raja' in the Akshay Kumar- starrer 'Gabbar is Back', has reportedly replaced Prachi Desai in the film. the actress will be seen playing the role of Saif's wife, Mandira in the film.

Talking about the development, Nikkhil said, "I’m happy that the cast is looking so exciting. We have Saif, Chitrangda, Radhika Apte and Rohan Mehra. The shoot has just begun and will be wrapped up by mid-August while the film is slated for a December release. Prachi has expressed interest in working with my production house but that is for another project. As far as the role of Mandira in Baazaar is concerned, Gauravv K Chawla, my director, came up with the idea of casting Chitrangda."

Nikkhil further added that though Chitraganda has been away from the screen for two years, 'Baazaar' is not her comeback film. Nikhil clarified, "I won’t call it a comeback but just the fact that she hasn’t done anything for quite some time was instrumental in us considering her because it’s a powerful character that’s silent and simmering, like a volcano about to erupt. Casting her opposite Saif makes the film about strong actors and characters."

Saif and Rohan kicked off the shooting for 'Baazaar', last week at a mall in Mumbai. Saif, who will be seen sporting the salt and pepper hair in the film plays the role of a businessman while Radhika plays the part of his secretary.