For all those who have desperately waiting to see Ranbir Kapoor and Sanjay Dutt together, here's a BIG news! Sanjay and Ranbir are all set to share the screenspace for the first time in Yash Raj Films' Shamshera. Sanju baba will be seen playing the role of a ruthless, merciless villain in the movie.

According to a report in DNA, the team was looking for a villain who could match up to the protagonist’s persona, which was a challenge. Their search ended when they zeroed in on Sanjay. Karan Malhotra, the director of the film says, “Shamshera is a ferocious and fearless character in the film. Therefore his nemesis, the villain had to be even more fierce and monumental in every aspect. Who better than Sanjay sir to give us that impact on screen?”

Spilling the beans on how he bagged the role, Sanjay Dutt said, “My father and Yash (Chopra) uncle were close friends and now that I’m doing my first YRF film, it is an extremely emotional moment for me. When I heard Karan’s idea to pit Ranbir against me, I thought it was brilliant. I look forward to shooting this incredibly exciting film, my second with the hugely-talented Karan Malhotra.”

The teaser of Shamshera was out a couple of days back and Ranbir Kapoor's new look left everyone spellbound! The film, which will have some kickass action sequences, is going on floors by the end of this year.

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