YRF signs Sushant Singh Rajput to play lead in Paani

Close on the heels of his outstanding performance in Shuddh Desi Romance, YRF Films has confirmed Sushant Singh Rajput to play the lead in the Shekhar Kapur-directed film Paani. Talking about Sushant, Kapur said, “Sushant is one of the most inspiring young actors and it’s going to be an exciting director-actor collaboration with him on Paani.” Incidentally, Paani is based in a future world where wars over water have broken out. Water is now owned by International Corporations who use thirst as a weapon of control. In one such futuristic city, a young love story breaks all the rules and in the ensuing war, water flows back to its people. The film will have a strong Indian and Western star cast. Sushant will have a young leading actress from the West to share the lead. The film, produced by Aditya Chopra, will be shot in India and overseas. The film is expected to go on floor in mid-2014.