Vaani Kapoor continues her collaboration with YRF films after her debut 'Shuddh Desi Romance' (2013) and 'Befikre' (2016) with the same production banner. She is finally roped in opposite Ranbir Kapoor for 'Shamshera' as his love interest. The film also stars Sanjay Dutt as a ruthless Villain.

YRF Film's official twitter handle made the announcement that read ''@Vaaniofficial is all set to sizzle like never before in our upcoming action-adventure #Shamshera along with #RanbirKapoor & @duttsanjay @ShamsheraMovie | @karanmalhotra21.''

Vaani will play a desirable and sought-after travelling performer from the heartland of India said the director Karan Malhotra.

"Vaani plays Ranbir's love interest in the film and is a very important collaborator in his character's journey. Her character graph is interlinked to the plot of the filmmaking her a crucial catalyst in our hero’s rebellious mission," said Malhotra.

He continued saying,"Vaani is a perfect fit for the role. She is a fine actor, a fabulous dancer and a gorgeous Hindi film heroine. We wanted someone absolutely fresh to wow audiences on the big screen and she beautifully fits that brief."

The film is set to go on floors by end of this year and shooting will wrap by mid-2019.