Vishal Bhardwaj Signs Shahid And Shraddha For 'HAIDER'

Shahid Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor have been finalized for Vishal Bhardwaj's ambitious next in the Shakespeare triology
 

Shahid Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor have been finalized for Vishal Bhardwaj's ambitious next in the Shakespeare triology. The film will be an Indian adaptation of Hamlet and is titled 'Haider'.

Vishal Bhardwaj, who brought 'Macbeth' and 'Othello' to Indian cinema screens now will be completing the trilogy with 'Haider'.

Shahid will be playing the lead role in the film and Shraddha's role is kept under wraps. According to news reports, Tabu will be playing a pivotal role in the film.

Vishal has earlier directed Shahid in 'Kaminey' and has full faith in the actor's potential. Despite, Shahid's last few movies not doing too well at the box office, the director believes that Shahid is best suited for the role.

The desi version of this Shakespearan tragedy will be shot at beautiful localtions around Kashmir and is anticipated to go on floors by 2013 end.

Ref:boxofficecapsule