‘Heeramandi’ actor Jason Shah to be seen alongside Alia Bhatt in ‘Jigra’ 

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After his powerful performance as British police officer Alastair Cartwright in the most loved Netflix series ‘Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar,' actor Jason Shah is all set to captivate the audience once again with his charm and personality in ‘Jigra' starring Alia Bhatt and Vedang Raina.

Sources close to the film reveal, "Yes, Jason has been roped in for the film and the actor has completed his part of the shoot and is in the dubbing stage. The role portrayed by Jason is bang opposite from his looks, and personality in Heeramandi. He will be seen in a very different look from what audiences are used to seeing him in. The character he is portraying requires him to transform his physique from a massive, bulky body to that of a lean college-going guy. This transformation is going to be a surprise package for everyone."

‘Jigra' is directed by Vasan Bala, whose streaming movie ‘Monica, O My Darling' received a great response from the audience and critics alike. Vasan, who also created the streaming documentary series ‘Cinema Marte Dum Tak', has worked with Anurag Kashyap on films like ‘Gangs of Wasseypur' and ‘Gulaal'. The film is all set to hit the theatres on September 27, 2024. It is a tale of a sister's love for her brother and how she would do anything to protect him.

Meanwhile, Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar', was released on Netflix on May 1. Jason's role as Cartwright has stuck with the audience for his portrayal as the villain in the series. For those unversed, he also participated in the reality television show ‘Bigg Boss'.

Set against the backdrop of the Indian freedom struggle of the 1940s, 'Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar' promises to be an epic saga of love, power, revenge, and freedom. Through the stories of courtesans and their patrons, the series delves deep into the cultural reality of Heeramandi, offering a compelling narrative that is sure to enthral audiences worldwide. The series, which marks Bhansali's debut in the web world, also stars Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Richa Chadha, Sanjeeda Sheikh, and Sharmin Segal in pivotal roles.

(With inputs from Agencies)