Jacqueline Fernandez joins Akshay Kumar, Kriti Sanon for 'Bachchan Pandey'

Mumbai : Actress Jacqueline Fernandez has joined the cast of Sajid-Nadiadwala's upcoming gangster drama Bachchan Pandey. The film also stars Akshay Kumar and Kriti Sanon in the lead roles.

Speaking to Mumbai Mirror, Jacqueline said, "Sajid Nadiadwala and my friendship go way back. I had just joined the film industry when I did the song 'Dhanno' for Housefull. Bachchan Pandey will be Sajid and my eighth collaboration and I am looking forward to it. As for Akshay, its always been great fun to work with him".

According to a source mentioned in the news report, Kriti Sanon will be seen essaying the character of a journalist who aspires to become a filmmaker. Not much has been announced about Jacqueline’s character in the movie.

The shooting for the movie will begin from January 6, 2021.

Apart from Bachchan Pandey, Jacqueline will be seen in the upcoming movies Bhoot Police and Kick 2, her third film with Salman Khan.