The actor, who was last seen in Marathon, has just signed a film with Karan Johar's banner that also star Imran Khan and Sonam Kapoor in the lead.
"The news has made other actors go green with envy. Sammir is glad that the role fell in his lap. Karan has put faith in Sammir and he will do full justice to his character.
Besides Karan's film, Sammir is shooting for Shyam Benegal's next. The film expected to hit the theatres soon, " said a source.