<p>Actor Arshad Warsi has come on board for Akshay Kumar-starrer <em>Bachchan Pandey,</em> the makers announced on Saturday. </p>.<p>The action-comedy will see Akshay playing a gangster, who aspires to be an actor.</p>.<p>Warsi, known for movies such as <em>Munna Bhai</em> and <em>Golmaal </em>series, will essay the role of the superstar's friend.</p>.<p>The film also features actor Kriti Sanon as a journalist, who wishes to be a director.</p>.<p>"The makers were looking for someone who could match Akshay’s comic timing and they narrowed down on Arshad who, over the years, has aced this space.</p>.<p>"It’s a first time pairing for the actors. His (Arshad) track is integral to the narrative, with multiple shades and a special look," the makers said in a statement.</p>.<p>Farhad Samji, best known for <em>Housefull 4,</em> will direct the movie.</p>.<p>The Sajid Nadiadwala production will begin shoot from January in Jaisalmer and continue till March</p>.<p>Warsi is currently awaiting the release of <em>Durgamati</em>, which is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Akshay Kumar and Vikram Malhotra under T-Series, Cape of Good Films and Abundantia Entertainment.</p>.<p>It will stream worldwide from December 11 on Amazon Prime Video. </p>
<p>Actor Arshad Warsi has come on board for Akshay Kumar-starrer <em>Bachchan Pandey,</em> the makers announced on Saturday. </p>.<p>The action-comedy will see Akshay playing a gangster, who aspires to be an actor.</p>.<p>Warsi, known for movies such as <em>Munna Bhai</em> and <em>Golmaal </em>series, will essay the role of the superstar's friend.</p>.<p>The film also features actor Kriti Sanon as a journalist, who wishes to be a director.</p>.<p>"The makers were looking for someone who could match Akshay’s comic timing and they narrowed down on Arshad who, over the years, has aced this space.</p>.<p>"It’s a first time pairing for the actors. His (Arshad) track is integral to the narrative, with multiple shades and a special look," the makers said in a statement.</p>.<p>Farhad Samji, best known for <em>Housefull 4,</em> will direct the movie.</p>.<p>The Sajid Nadiadwala production will begin shoot from January in Jaisalmer and continue till March</p>.<p>Warsi is currently awaiting the release of <em>Durgamati</em>, which is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Akshay Kumar and Vikram Malhotra under T-Series, Cape of Good Films and Abundantia Entertainment.</p>.<p>It will stream worldwide from December 11 on Amazon Prime Video. </p>