Phata Poster Nikla Hero

Phata Poster Nikla Hero is Shahid Kapoor's upcoming film. The film also stars Illeana D'Cruz opposite Shahid Kapoor in lead role. The film comes from the director of Ajab Prem ki Ghazab Kahani - Raj Kumar Santoshi. The film is being produced by Ramesh Taurani under the banners of Tips Films Pvt Ltd. Rajkumar Santoshi is known for his skills as a director and he has given a number of hits to bollywood. Ghayal (1990), Andaz Apna Apna (1994) and Khakee (2004) are some of the superhits from his direction. The shooting of the film began last month and the film will release on 23rd August 2013.

A glimpse of Shahid Kapoor and Illeana was spotted in Mumbai shooting for the film. Shahid was seen as police personnel on a scooter while Illeana was seen accompanying him. The film is being called a full on masala entertainer.

During early 2012, Rajkumar Santoshi offered this film to Shahid Kapoor after a long talk that went on for almost six months.Earlier, Diana Penty was selected as the lead female actor for this film. But, the producers have now made it clear that its Ileana D'Cruz who has been given the lead role in the film.

The filming of Phata Poster Nikla Hero was to be started in November 2012 after Shahid had completed Maneesh Sharma's next movie for Yash Raj Films, but due to commitments made for other films the actor has refused to do Maneesh Sharma's next flick. The film is expected to be completed by Feb 2013.

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