The 'Manjhi' star took to Twitter and shared the news of Rishi joining the cast and thanked him for the same.
He wrote, "It was indeed a pleasure sharing the screen with @chintskap Sir. What an amazing energy you possess even now."
It was indeed a pleasure sharing the screen with @chintskap Sir, what an amazing energy you possess even now.
— Nawazuddin Siddiqui (@Nawazuddin_S) April 19, 2017
Responding to his tweet, the veteran actor thanked Nawaaz and went on to express his desire to act with him in future as well.
"Thank you Nawaz! Did that bit for Nandita Das and 'Manto'-title role played by you. We will have fun working together in the future. Regards!," he wrote.
Thank you Nawaz! Did that bit for Nandita Das and "Manto"-title role played by you. We will have fun working together in the future.Regards! https://t.co/DJA9mC4Tgj
— Rishi Kapoor (@chintskap) April 19, 2017
Nothing has been revealed about Rishi Kapoor's role in the film, till now. Few years back, the 'Kapoor & Sons' star slammed Nawaazuddin Siddiqui for his comments on Bollywood romantic movies and called Nawaaz an "average actor".
On a related note, the makers are yet to decide on a release date. (ANI)