Shalini Pandey had mesmerised everyone with her
infectious charm and acting prowess in the Telugu blockbuster Arjun Reddy and
we can confirm that her big Bollywood launch will be as Ranveer Singh’s heroine
in the much-anticipated Jayeshbhai Jordaar releasing next year. Shalini debuts
with this Yash Raj Films production whose storyline celebrates women
empowerment. The talented young actress will also be managed by YRF going
forward.
YRF has always discovered supremely talented
outsiders like Ranveer Singh, Anushka Sharma, Bhumi Pednekar, etc who have
become stars in their own right. So, one can imagine that Shalini will
definitely be an actress to watch out for given YRF’s trust in backing her as
the leading lady opposite a powerhouse performer like Ranveer.
The producer of Jayeshbhai Jordaar, Maneesh
Sharma, who has cast Shalini in the film speaks highly of this 25-year
old actress. “Our script and the vision of the film demanded a fresh face for
the leading lady’s part. Shalini’s audition was so spontaneous and nuanced that
we knew immediately that she was the right person for the part. She is an
assured actor with a refreshing presence, and we have real confidence in
backing her talent. She’s really going to catch your attention in Jayeshbhai
Jordaar!” says Maneesh.
Shalini started her career as a theatre actor in
Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh) before working in the Telugu industry. Despite not
knowing Telugu fluently, Shalini prepared herself thoroughly to do her own
dubbing in Arjun Reddy and was widely appreciated for her performance. She has
also worked in the cult classic Mahanati.
About her big-ticket Bollywood debut, Shalini
says, “Being given the opportunity to be signed on as a talent and also being
cast under the Yash Raj Films banner is truly any artist’s dream. I’ve been
blessed with this huge chance to show my mettle in the Hindi film industry and
I’m incredibly thankful for it. I’m also very fortunate to be sharing screen
space with Ranveer Singh who is one of the biggest superstars of our generation
and also one of the most versatile actors too. I’m thrilled about being paired
opposite to him and this inspires me to prepare myself thoroughly to deliver
the best.”
