Fresh pair: Vaani Kapoor to star opposite Akshay Kumar in Bell-Bottom

Vaani Kapoor has been roped-in to play the female lead in Akshay Kumar-starrer ‘Bell-Bottom’. Inspired by true events, the film will be Vaani’s first project with Akshay. Directed by Ranjit M Tewari, the story is about one of India’s forgotten heroes and is scheduled to go on floors this year.

“I am excited to share screen space with Akshay sir. It is definitely a script I instantly clicked with. I’m eagerly waiting for the shoot to begin,” she said.