Updated On: 06 June, 2024 06:58 AM IST | Mumbai | Upala KBR
Sources say Bhatt to kick off her espionage film’s shoot in July; actor prepping for introduction scene that sees her fight group of baddies

Alia Bhatt
Fans have picked their favourite on-screen spy from Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan and Hrithik Roshan. But we’ve got our eyes on the latest entrant in the YRF spy universe—Alia Bhatt. mid-day has learnt that the actor, who will play an undercover agent in Shiv Rawail’s directorial venture, is set to kick off the yet-untitled film early next month. There will be no half measures for Bhatt, who will start by filming her action-packed entry scene.
Sources tell us that producer Aditya Chopra and the director have lined up a month-long schedule at the YRF Studios in Andheri. While the leading lady will can an action set-piece over the first few days, she will soon be joined by Sharvari, who plays her sister in the project. “Shiv has slotted several fight sequences for the first leg. After her introduction scene, Alia will move on to another massive action set-piece that will see her and Sharvari join forces. Adi will ensure that the Mumbai shoot is conducted with a limited crew and is heavily guarded so that details aren’t leaked,” says a source. The two actors’ spy mission will then take them to the UK. Anil Kapoor, who has been roped in to portray their mentor, will join the unit in this stint.