Mukesh Chhabra, the casting director of films like Gangs of Wasseypur, Kai Po Che, Haider and the upcoming Bombay Velvet, is now venturing into movie production. Mirror has learnt that the casting director will co-produce a film titled Gurgaon, featuring Akshay Oberoi (Pizza 3D) and TV star Ragini Khanna.

A source close to the development informed that the film is set in the corporate hub and explores a father-son relationship. Pankaj Tripathi, who won accolades for his role as Sultan Qureshi in Gangs of Wasseypur, plays the father. The film will be directed by Shanker Raman who was earlier associated with films like Peepli (Live) and The Reluctant Fundamentalist as the Director of Photography.

Confirming this Mukesh told Mirror, “The script made me want to extend my contribution. It is the right time and the right venture for me to branch out as a producer. It is a collaboration with Ajay Rai, who produced both Dev D and Gangs of Wasseypur.“

Chhabra auditioned Akshay while casting for Abhishek Kapoor's Fitoor. “He was fabulous and I knew I had to work with him again. As for Ragini, she's already proved her talent on television,“ said Mukesh.