Bollywood actor Rhika Apte is all set to feature alongside actors Charlie Hunnam and Richard Roxburgh in Apple TV's upcoming series 'Shantaram'. As per media reports, web series is based on Gregory David Roberts' bestselling vel of same name.

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Shantaram

plot of 'Shantaram' is reportedly set in India and tells story of Lin (Hunnam), a man on run from an Australian prison looking to get lost in teeming city of Mumbai. Cut off from family and friends by distance and fate, he finds a new life in slums, bars, and underworld of India. As per media reports, Shantaram, which hails from Anymous Content and Paramount Television, will feature Rhika Apte and Richard Roxburgh as regulars.

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Rhika Apte, 34, who most recently featured in ' Wedding Guest' alongside Dev Patel, will portray Kavita, a driven Indian journalist looking for answers in Shantaram. Richard Roxburgh, 57, best kwn for starring in films such as 'Mission: Impossible 2' and 'Moulin Rouge!', reportedly will essay role of Detective Sergeant Marty Nightingale in Shantaram, who works for Australian Federal Police and is part of a small, elite unit trained for pursuit and capture of escaped convicts.

As per media reports, 'American Hustle' singer Eric Warren has penned Shantaram, while Justin Kurzel is all set to helm  first two episodes. duo will also executive produce show along with Dave Erickson, Anymous Content's Steve Golin, Paramount TV president Nicole Clemens, Andrea Barron, and Richard Sharkey. project is expected to start production next month in Australia and India.

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Rhika Apte on professional front 

Rhika Apte who received huge appreciation for her performance in Sriram Raghavan's National Award-winning venture 'Andhhun', co-starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Tabu, recently during an exclusive interview with Republic Media Network h revealed that she is shooting for a feature film at moment and also has a couple of series in her kitty.

"I have started shooting for a feature w and I have a couple of series but I can't anunce anything as of yet," Rhika Apte said. 

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Meanwhile, Rhika Apte will also be starring in ‘Raat Akeli Hai’ co-starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui and will be directed by Honey Trehan. film, a crime thriller, also features Shweta Tripathi Sharma.

(With inputs from PTI)