Actor Kritika Kamra has signed on for the lead role in writer Pushaan Mukherjee’s directorial debut film tentatively titled "Dumbbell".
Basking in the glory of massive acclaim for her performances in “Matka King” and “The Great Shamsuddin Family”, Kamra is scheduled to begin filming this June, according to an official press release.
While the producers are keeping plot details strictly confidential, an industry insider revealed that the character will offer Kamra a refreshing creative challenge. The role, added the insider, is "physically and emotionally demanding."
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“Kritika was immediately drawn to the world of the film because of how different it is from her previous work. As a drama, the film gives her immense scope as a performer, and she has already started prep to fully immerse herself in the character before cameras roll next month," the insider said.
Mukherjee is best known for his work as a writer on the Kunal Kemu-led series "Abhay", which ran on ZEE5 for three seasons.
He has also worked on films such as "2 States", "Kapoor & Sons" and "Saaho" in various capacities.
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