Updated February 23rd, 2019 at 16:59 IST

This WWE wrestler will star alongside Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt in 'Brahmastra'

WWE wrestler Saurav Gurjar will take up the role of the antagonist in the upcoming epic-drama 'Brahmastra' . The film directed by Ayan Mukerji also stars Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Amitabh Bachchan and Mouni Roy in the lead.

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Ayan Mukerji's upcoming venture 'Brahmastra ' starring  Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Amitabh Bachchan, and Mouni Roy is one of the most-anticipated films as fans are eagerly waiting for its release. The film which is currently in making has dropped a major spoof revealing WWE wrestler, Saurav Gurjar will take up the role of the antagonist in the upcoming epic-drama.

Saurav, who is all set to make his debut in Bollywood with the film, is also popular for playing Bheem in the mythological TV show 'Mahabharat'. The 6 ft 8 inches tall actor is known to have an eye-grabbing on-screen presence thus promising a strong villain for the upcoming venture. 

As per media reports, Saurav in a recent interview opened up about his role in 'Brahmastra'. Giving out a few details about the same, he revealed that the film is quite action-packed and he himself will be doing all his moves. Reportedly he further revealed that he has action scenes with all three of the lead artists Amitabh Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor, and Alia Bhatt. 

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Talking about his co-stars, Saurav reportedly said that Ranbir is very good by nature and is quite interested in wrestling. He also said that he is very fortunate to have got the opportunity to share screen space with Amitabh Bachchan.

Meanwhile, Saurav has shared a number of pictures with his co-stars on Instagram. While in a post he described Alia as a 'nice human', talking about Ranbir, he said, "he is a super sweet buddy!"

Here are his posts:

 

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Meanwhile, 'Brahmastra ' directed by Ayan Mukerji features Alia Bhatt, besides Ranbir Kapoor and Amitabh Bachchan in the lead. The project is backed by Karan Johar's Dharma Productions and is scheduled to release on December 25, 2019. 

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Published February 23rd, 2019 at 15:16 IST