Exclusive: Chitrangda Singh to star opposite Salman Khan in Apoorva Lakhia's next
Everyone has their eyes on Salman Khan's next project after 'Sikandar'. For the film, we hear that Salman Khan and Chitrangda Singh are finally set to share the screen. The two have been cast in director Apoorva Lakhia's upcoming action drama, reportedly inspired by military events. This marks the first time the two will be paired together.According to sources close to the production, Chitrangda will play the female lead opposite Salman in the yet-untitled project. The film is being helmed by Lakhia, best known for gritty, high-stakes films like 'Shootout at Lokhandwala' and 'Haseena Parkar', and is said to be rooted in real events. Details of the film remain under wraps.advertisementSalman Khan was last seen in 'Sikandar', which released on Eid 2025. His best known roles in the past decade include the Tiger franchise, 'Sultan', and 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan', Salman has been looking at restructuring his body of work, especially after the last few releases.
Chitrangda Singh, on the other hand, has been known for her screen presence and nuanced performances. However, she remains one of Bollywood's most underutilised talents. Her most recent appearances include the multi-starrer 'Housefull 5', as well as the Netflix series 'Khakee: The Bengal Chapter', where she played a politician.This untitled Apoorva Lakhia film marks Chitrangda's first major commercial outing with a top-tier male star like Salman Khan. You May Also Like
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