Shahid Kapoor Signs His Newest - 'Phata Poster Nikla Hero'

 Shahid Kapoor Signs His Newest - 'Phata Poster Nikla Hero'

Shahid Kapoor has signed his next with Rajkumar Santoshi and the film is tentatively titled 'Phata Poster Nikla Hero'.
The film will be produced by Ramesh Taurani's Tips Films. Tips had earlier reported that Shahid has signed up with them for a film but the project has been finalized now.
"We have finalized Shahid Kapoor as the hero for the film to be directed by Rajkumar Santoshi. We felt he fit the bill. We discussed this project with him for about six months. The film is tentatively titled 'Phata Poster Nikla Hero'," Taurani told PTI.
Shahid will play a young boy who wants to be a superstar despite his mother's protests.
"This film is a full-fledged masala entertainer with elements of romance and action. It is an original story and not a remake," Taurani said.
As for the leading lady
"All I can say is we will go with a fresh pairing. I think in about a week or so we should be able to finalise things," he said.
Filming will start in November for a 2013 release.
Shahid's line up of projects include Maneesh Sharma's next which is a YRF production, Prabhudeva's Namakand Bejoy Nambiar's next.