A year after his last feature film, the Shah Rukh Khan starrer Dunki, hit the big screen, Rajkumar Hirani is set to commence filming his next untitled venture in November. The slice-of-life offering that is expected to première on a leading OTT platform is special for Hirani, given that it will serve as the launchpad for his son, Vir.

A production insider reveals, “This film is along the lines of the heart-warming and socially aware stories that Hirani excels at narrating. It has Hirani’s signature touch, and will be a humorous offering that shares a message that people can relate to. Vir’s character will resonate with the youth, and Rajkumar felt that there couldn’t be a better canvas than this one for his son to make his debut with.”

A production insider reveals, “This film is along the lines of the heart-warming and socially aware stories that Hirani excels at narrating. It has Hirani’s signature touch, and will be a humorous offering that shares a message that people can relate to. Vir’s character will resonate with the youth, and Rajkumar felt that there couldn’t be a better canvas than this one for his son to make his debut with.”

Mumbai: A case has been filed after a fake Instagram profile in the name of filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani’s son advertised for aspiring actors to audition for an upcoming movie.

Hirani’s office complained to Andheri police after they got a mail asking if the advertisement posted through @kabir_hirani (www.instagram.com/Kaaabiirrr/) about an upcoming film, ‘Teenage Cinema’, was genuine.

The post advertised “urgent requirement for male and female, age between 18 and 25; even freshers can apply. Need male/female model as main lead role. Need male/female for a negative role. DM if interested and to know about payment details @hirani.rajkumar movie; name 3 teenagers for auditions, address mentioned in my bio. This movie will be released in theatres, payment is (Rs) 20 cr”.

A police officer said the fraudster even communicated with aspirants impersonating as Hirani’s son. “The cyber police team is helping in tracking down the accused and probe is on to know how many people have got duped,” he added.

The officer said the fraudster has advertised that those interested will be offered Rs 20 crore for the role.