
Abhay Verma and Rasha Thadani come together for a romantic action (Exclusive)
Actors
Abhay Verma
and
Rasha Thadani
will be seen sharing screen space for the first time in
Layka, Layki
, an upcoming new-age action drama directed by
Saurabh Gupta
. The film marks Gupta's directorial debut for a feature film and comes after his writing work on the Ranbir Kapoor-starrer
Animal
.
Layka, Layki
is positioned as a genre-blending action narrative with a contemporary backdrop. While specific plot details are being kept under wraps.
Verma, who was recently seen in
Munjya
, became a rage, and will also be seen in Shah Rukh Khan-led King. In an earlier interview talking about his journey, he had said, "From being a boy from Panipat to a leading hero of
Munjya
, I think it's too good to be true. I believe this is not just a win for me, but it belongs to every single person from a small town, wondering whether they should dream big or not and whether they should be accepted as an actor or not.
As I mentioned, this is not my win but every other person who is dreaming of making it big. In my career, doing different roles is the only satisfaction I get and I only want to say that I am coming from all the stereotypes that industry and people have made, like you don't have to do this or that role.
I can play anything; from transgender to terrorist and now a simple boy in
Munjya,
who ultimately becomes a gentleman, so my intent has always been clear."
Rasha Thadani, who made her acting debut earlier this year with Azaad, became a rage courtesy of her special track, Uyi Amma.

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