Pooja Hegde to star with Salman Khan in 'Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali'

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Actress Pooja Hegde will be starring opposite superstar Salman Khan in the upcoming film "Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali".Image Credit: Insta/hegdepooja

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Pooja will be playing Salman's love interest the film.Image Credit: Insta/hegdepooja

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Sajid Nadiadwala, who is producing and scripting the film, said: "Having worked with Pooja in Housefull 4, we felt she was a perfect fit for this film. She has an amazing screen presence and will make for a good pair with Salman. They will bring freshness to the story."Image Credit: Insta/hegdepooja

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Talking about how it is a special subject for the trio, Sajid added: "'Judwaa' was one of Salman and Bollywood's first Eid releases. Even my directorial debut, 'Kick', opened during the festival."Image Credit: Insta/hegdepooja

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Salman Khan will be presented in a completely new avatar in the film. The look is currently being decided upon. Pooja is playing a traditional small-town girl opposite Salman's character.Image Credit: Insta/hegdepooja

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"Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali", which is slated for an Eid 2021 release, will be directed by Farhad Samji.Image Credit: Insta/hegdepooja

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Pooja HegdeImage Credit: Instagram

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Pooja HegdeImage Credit: Instagram