The actor will be seen opposite Yami Gautam of "Vicky Donor" fame in the new romantic comedy.
"My next feature, a rom com is tentatively named "Aman Ki Asha" opposite Yami Gautam written and produced by Neeraj Pandey, directed by E. Nivas," Ali tweeted.
Ali made his Bollywood debut with Yash Raj Film's "Mere Brother Ki Dulhan" and was later seen in Anu Menon's "London Paris New York". He is now gearing up for the release of "Chasme Buddoor", a remake of 1981 film of the same name.