Diljit Dosanjh in talks for Ali Abbas Zafar's next production based on 1984's riots?

Actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh is currently in talks for filmmaker Ali Abbas Zafar's upcoming venture, according a leading news portal. report added that upcoming film will be set against backdrop of 1984's riots which were triggered by assassination of late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi by her two Sikh bodyguards. Apart from this,  report also revealed details of Ishaan Khatter and Ananya Panday's upcoming Khaali Peeli. 

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Diljit to team up with Ali Abbas Zafar?

Interestingly, report stated that Ali Abbas Zafar and team believe Punjabi actor Diljit Dosanjh is best suited to play lead character as he can bring some local flavour to it. report informed that Diljit Dosanjh has given a green-light to project verbally; with a final narration scheduled in a few months. team will roll yet-to-be-titled film as soon as rmalcy returns, added report. 

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Elaborating furr, report stated that Diljit Dosanjh has worked on a similar subject previously, which was a Punjabi film titled Punjab 1984. Diljit's 2014's release bagged National Award for 'Best feature film in Punjabi'.  report said that re are many stories around subject, but upcoming film will be a different one from what Diljit has already done. Stating Diljit's reaction, report added he is excited to revisit tumultuous time in Bollywood. 

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Details of Khaali Peeli's release

Moving furr, report gave a sneak-peek into Ali's ar project Khaali Peeli, starring Ishaan Khatter and Ananya Panday. report suggested that Ali along with his studio partner, Zee Studios, are keen to take a oretical release. Calling it an 'out-and-out' commercial entertainer, report stated story is meant to release on big screens. report also added that team is wrapping post-production, after which y will study on-ground scenario before taking a final call. report concluded saying that if cinema halls will be open, Khaali Peeli will be among first one to arrive. 

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