Maneesh Sharma signs Rishi Kapoor

He will star with youngsters again after SOTY, Aurangzeb
Maneesh Sharma’s next with YRF will see Rishi Kapoor in a pivotal role. This will be the actor’s second under production with Yash Raj Films after Aurangzeb.
According to a source close to the project, this is part of a well thought-out strategy to cast Rishi aka Chintuji in a strong supporting role opposite talented newcomers in the lead. Aditya Chopra intends to launch at least eight newcomers next year. “The company also wants to substantiate its talent resources at a basic level," the source said.
Apparently, the hunt for new talent is in full swing at YRF. “Maneesh’s film has two heroines. A new girl is being launched alongside Parineeti and she has an equally strong role," said the source.
While Aditya, Maneesh and Yash Raj’s casting director Shanu Sharma have been auditioning many girls for the part, no one has been finalised yet. “You can expect the new girl in Maneesh’s film to be a patakha. Parineeti, who has so far played fire brand characters will be cast against her image in the film while the other girl will be a more spirited and sassy kind of girl,” said the source.