Earlier 2017 we had reported that Khiladi Akshay Kumar would soon be seen playing the lead role in a Olympic/sports based biopic titled ‘Gold’ that would be directed by Reema Kagti. While the film itself is said to be based on India’s first win at the 14th Olympiad that was held in London, we hear that the makers have now roped in lead actress for the movie.
If what we hear is true then television actress and the beautiful Mouni Roy, who made her TV debut as Krishna Tulsi in one of Ekta Kapoor‘s most iconic serials Kyunki Saas bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. She got due fame for her roles as, Sati in Devon Ke Dev… Mahadev and Shivanya and Shivangi in Naagin, has apparently been roped in for the film ‘Gold’.
Though details of her character in Gold are yet unknown and also official announce is pending, the film which was slated to go on floors in July or August 2017 will commence shooting only in October. As for the film, Gold that will see Akshay Kumar playing the role of a hockey player sporting traditional outfits is slated to release on August 15, 2018.