Sanjay Dutt to play gangster in 'Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster 3'

Actor Sanjay Dutt has been signed to play a gangster in Tigmanshu Dhulia's "Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster 3".

Producer Rahul Mittra and Dhulia, the creators of 'Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster' franchise, are back with the series' third installment, which will go on floors this August in Gujarat.

"The audience have been waiting to know what's happening in the life of 'Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster' and with Sanju (Dutt) coming on board, we are hopeful the third part is going to be a treat for the audience of our franchise," Mittra said in a statement.

The first part was released in 2011 with Randeep Hooda as the gangster.

Later, in the 2013 movie "Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster Returns", Irrfan Khan played the gangster while Jimmy Shergill and Mahie Gill were the other lead actors.