Neil Nitin Mukesh will essay a cop in Aparna Hoshing's forthcoming political thriller directed by Manish Vatsalya

Tena Desae who is paired opposite him also plays the role of a cop.

Vatsalya who himself is also acting in the film says, `Neil was my first choice for this role. You will see a very different Neil in the film.`

The project goes on the floors next month.