Imtiaz Ali and Mahaveer Jain Films are gearing up to bring Side Heroes to audiences, a heartwarming and humorous celebration of friendship, nostalgia, and finding happiness again. The makers have now finalized a newcomer to play the film’s female lead.
A source told, “Imtiaz Ali and Mahaveer Jain will introduce a new face as the lead actress in their coming-of-age friendship film, Side Heroes. The film’s team auditioned several girls before finally zeroing in on the chosen actress.”
The source further revealed that the selected actress is absolutely raw and completely new to the world of performance and acting, making her launch all the more exciting.
The source added, “It’s a dream of every aspiring actress in India to be launched in an Imtiaz Ali film. Hence, there’s going to be a huge curiosity about who has bagged the coveted part. As of now, the makers have kept her identity under wraps and plan to make an official announcement soon.”
Side Heroes features Abhishek Banerjee, Aparshakti Khurana, and Varun Sharma in leading roles. The film is produced by Imtiaz Ali’s Window Seat Films and Mahaveer Jain Films, with Neetu Mahaveer Jain, Mrighdeep Singh Lamba, and Shikha Karan Ahluwalia serving as producers. It is directed by Ssanjay Tripaathy and written by Siddarth Sen, who directed Good Luck Jerry, along with Pankaj Matta.
The story follows three childhood friends who reunite after years apart, embarking on an emotional yet laugh-out-loud journey that revisits dreams, love, memories, and the simple joys of life. Blending comedy with heartfelt emotions, the film aims to strike a chord with audiences through its relatable themes.
The source also shared an update, “Side Heroes will go on floors later this year. The team feels it can connect big time as it’s a hilarious film with highly relatable emotions.”
