Parineeti, ARK in YRF's next by Habib Faisal

With his performance in Aashiqui 2 and Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani garnering rave reviews, Aditya Roy Kapur has moved on to his next big project. The film is scheduled to roll by the end of this year and will co-star Parineeti Chopra. Produced by Yash Raj Films (YRF), the film will be directed by Habib Faisal, of Do Dooni Chaar and Ishaqzaade fame.

A YRF spokesperson confirmed the news and a source close to the developments elaborated, "The film is a love story. Habib is at the moment scouting locations. Like most of his stories, this too will be set in North India."

On zeroing in on the cast, the source said: "Both Aditya Chopra and Habib Faisal were impressed by Aditya Roy Kapur's performance in Aashiqui 2 and Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani. As for Parineeti, her spunk and natural acting is what is required for the character."

While Parineeti has worked under the same banner previously in Ladies vs Ricky Bahl (2011) and Ishaqzaade (2012), this is Aditya's first film with YRF. Habib's association with the banner dates back to 2010, when he wrote the script of Band Baaja Baaraat. He followed it by writing the dialogues of Ladies vs Ricky Bahl and Ishaqzaade, which he wrote and directed.