Dharmesh Darshan has signed up the hottest newcomer in Bollywood, Upen Patel, for his next film. And he is also holding talks with an international company for co-producing the film that will be shot entirely in the US.

"Earlier in 'Raja Hindustani', 'Dhadkan' and 'Lootere', I had worked with actors who later turned into bigger stars. Now the challenge is to turn Upen into a full-fledged star. He has star presence in terms of physicality and I hope with my film I can contribute to his acting," said Darshan.

Upen has been making the biggest strides in Bollywood since his debut in "36 China Town". He bagged "Namastey London" and Darshan's "Shakalaka Boom Boom". Apart from that, the actor got offers from big banners like Venus, Ashtavinayak Productions and Tips for their next projects.