<p>Fatima Sana Shaikh is all set to work with her "Dangal" co-star Aamir Khan again in "Thugs of Hindostan".<br /><br />This would be Fatima's second Bollywood film after her successful debut last year as wrestler Geeta Phogat in the Nitesh Tiwari-directed movie. Aamir played her on-screen father, Mahavir Singh Phogat. The Yash Raj Films project will be helmed by Vijay Krishna Acharya, who earlier directed Aamir, 52, in "Dhoom 3".<br /><br />"The role of the girl is pivotal to the film so it was crucial for us to find the perfect fit. Through a rigorous round of auditions and action workshops, we found in Fatima a truly dedicated actor and a gifted performer of action. We are very happy to have found the perfect girl for our film," Acharya said in a statement.<br /><br />The movie also features megastar Amitabh Bachchan. It is the first time that Bachchan and Aamir are collaborating on a film. The filming begins next month with a release date set for Diwali 2018.</p>
<p>Fatima Sana Shaikh is all set to work with her "Dangal" co-star Aamir Khan again in "Thugs of Hindostan".<br /><br />This would be Fatima's second Bollywood film after her successful debut last year as wrestler Geeta Phogat in the Nitesh Tiwari-directed movie. Aamir played her on-screen father, Mahavir Singh Phogat. The Yash Raj Films project will be helmed by Vijay Krishna Acharya, who earlier directed Aamir, 52, in "Dhoom 3".<br /><br />"The role of the girl is pivotal to the film so it was crucial for us to find the perfect fit. Through a rigorous round of auditions and action workshops, we found in Fatima a truly dedicated actor and a gifted performer of action. We are very happy to have found the perfect girl for our film," Acharya said in a statement.<br /><br />The movie also features megastar Amitabh Bachchan. It is the first time that Bachchan and Aamir are collaborating on a film. The filming begins next month with a release date set for Diwali 2018.</p>