Emraan Hashmi Replaces Diljit Dosanjh; Teams Up With Ajay For Baadshaho

And here’s an interesting buzz from B-town. Emraan Hashmi is all set to star in Milan Luthria’s period drama Baadshaho along with Ajay Devgn. He has replaced Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh, who was initially offered the role.

The reason for Diljit opting out of the project is still unclear, but if gossip mongers are to be believed, Diljit apparently quoted high fees for the role, which didn’t work out with the makers.

Emraan Hashmi, has previously collaborated with actor Ajay Devgn and director Milan Luthria in Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai, which was a huge success at the box office.

The details of Baadshaho is still kept under wraps, but it is said that the film is set in the backdrop of the Emergency period and the plot revolves a thief, an undercover cop, a character inspired by Maharani Gayatri Devi and an army officer.

Baadshaho is produced by Milan Luthria and T-Series and will go on floors in August this year.

Emraan Hashmi is currently gearing up for Raaz Reboot, while Ajay Devgn is busy in shooting Shivaay.