Here are the DETAILS of Ankit Bathla's NEXT venture

Ankit, who is best known for Colors' Thapki... Pyaar Ki as Dhruv and was last seen on small screen Star Plus' much-loved show, Tu Sooraj Main Saanjh Piyaji starring Rhea Sharma and Avinesh Rekhi in lead roles will soon be seen in a new avatar.

The actor this time is shooting for a short film and is going to be directed by French Director Laurent Loatta. This film will be screened at Film Festivals.

We contacted Ankit Bhatla who told us, "It's a treat to work with Laurent, French director of this short film currently untitled. I am playing a police officer investigating the murder mystery of a French girl who came as a tourist to India. Extremely delighted to be a part of the grown web industry."

We wish him all the best!