Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s next dream project Gustakhiyan, on poet Sahir Ludhianvi finally has its star cast finalized. Putting aside all the rumors of Shah Rukh Khan to be a part of thefilm, it’s confirmed that Irrfan Khan will be playing the lead role in the film opposite Priyanka Chopra. It’s the first time we will see this pairing in which Priyanka would be seen playing the role of Amrita (poet’s muse) in the film.

A popular daily quoted a source saying, “Irrfan has been on board from the start. He was our first choice and he remains our only choice to play Sahir Ludhianvi.”

Further adding on Priyanka’s role in the film, the source added, “With her smouldering sensuality, outgoing personality and husky diction, Priyanka is the perfect fit for Amrita Pritam.”

Gustakhiyan will portray the relationship between Sahir Ludhianvi and Amrita Pritam in the film.

Source : filmfare.com