Has Sanya Malhotra joined the cast of Vishal Bhardwaj’s ‘Churiyan’?

Recently there was news that Vishal Bhardwaj and KriArj Entertainment are producing a two-heroine project on sibling rivalry. It was titled ‘Churiyan’, as per reports the film was earlier supposed to go on the floors later this year, was brought ahead after Vishal’s directorial venture got delayed. The film will now go on the floors this April. The film is about two sisters and their issues. Reportedly now the film will have Sanya Malhotra playing one of the leads.


A source revealed, “Vishal was in talks with a few actresses. But he finally zeroed in on Sanya. He had liked her performance in 'Dangal' and right after the first meeting with her, he had decided that he would want her to be a part of the film. Sanya, who has signed the film, will play the younger sibling in it. The actress is currently shooting for her second Bollywood film ‘Badhaai Ho’ opposite Ayushmann Khurrana.”


The source further added, “Fatima is not even in contention for the role of the older sibling. They are in talks with a few actresses already. As of now, only Sanya has been locked in for the film.”


However, an official announcement is yet to be made by the filmmaker.