Mirzya actress Saiyami Kher joins Roshan Mathew in Anurag Kashyap's untitled film reportedly set in Mumbai

Days after Anurag Kashyap announced that he is starting a new company and is also working on a new movie, Saiyami Kher has confirmed that she has been cast in the yet-untitled drama.

Saiyami Kher. Image from Twitter

Expressing her excitement on being part of Anurag's film, Saiyami told Mumbai Mirror, “Yes, I am currently shooting for the film and it has still not sunk in that I am in an Anurag Kashyap film. It’s an understatement to say that I am excited to be a part of this project." However, she refused to divulge any details about the plot or her character.

Earlier, actor-turned-director Geetu Mohandas took to her Facebook page and announced that Malayalam actor Roshan Mathew, who is part of her film Moothon, will play the male lead in the movie.

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The first schedule has reportedly kicked off in Mumbai, which will also feature a sprawling ensemble cast, apart from the leads. The film, which will be set entirely in the city, will be shot at a three-month stretch, states the report.

Saiyami made her debut in 2016 alongside Harshvardhan Kapoor in Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s Mirzya. Then, she went onto do a Marathi film with Riteish Deshmukh, titled Mauli. She will also a pivotal part in the second season of Amazon Prime Video Original Breathe. 

On the other hand, Mathew has been a part of several hit Malayalam films, including Aanandam, Koode, Viswasapoorvam Mansoor and Orayiram Kinakkalal.