Pakistani singer-actor will finally get to play an action hero in Shaad Ali's forthcoming film

Looks like his long-time dream of essaying an action hero is finally coming to life.

In Shaad Ali's next, the Pakistani singer-actor Ali Zafar will pump iron. He was earlier scheduled to act in the Bollywood remake of South hit Vettai but later the film hit a roadblock. And with Shaad stepping in with his new project, the actor couldn't be happier.

Our sources say, `Ali will star alongside Parineeti Chopra and Ranveer Singh. Ali believes that this film will break his image of the romantic hero.`

Ali says, `I am happy with the kinds of roles that are being offered to me. I will get a chance to perform some stunts as well.`

The actor, who is currently working on music concerts will start work for Shaad's film as soon as his project with Yaami Gautam wraps up.