Randeep Hooda brilliant in 'Sarbjit': Johnny Lever

Actor Johny Lever has lauded Randeep Hooda's "brilliant" acting skills in Omung Kumar's upcoming directorial "Sarabjit".

"Sarabjit" is a biopic on Sarabjit Singh, an Indian farmer who was convicted of terrorism and spying in Pakistan. He was attacked by inmates at a Lahore prison and killed in April 2013.

Randeep will be seen essaying Sarabjit Singh's character.

Johnny took to Twitter to praise the "Kick" star.

"Watched the promo of 'Sarbjit'. Randeep Hooda shows his brilliant acting. I can't wait to see," Johnny tweeted.

Randeep re-tweeted his message and thanked Johnny for praising him.

The biopic, which also stars Richa Chadda, will be narrated through the perspective of the victim's sister Dalbir Kaur, played by Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.