Vir Hirani and Rasha Thadani Star in Upcoming Romantic Film 'Lagan Laagi Re'
Exciting New Pair in Bollywood
Bollywood is set to welcome a fresh duo as Vir Hirani, son of renowned filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani, prepares for his debut on the big screen. His co-star has been confirmed as Rasha Thadani, daughter of actress Raveena Tandon, in a new romantic narrative. The film, provisionally titled Lagan Laagi Re, is being produced by Jay Shewakramani under the Northern Lights Films banner and will be directed by Sonali Rattan Deshmukh, with filming scheduled to commence in July 2026.
Details About 'Lagan Laagi Re'
What We Know About Vir Hirani's Theatrical Debut Film?
Lagan Laagi Re is a contemporary love story set in a small town. The screenplay is crafted by Karan Vyas, recognized for his work on popular series like Scam 1992 and Scam 2003, as well as the film Raid 2. Director Sonali Rattan Deshmukh has previously collaborated with her husband Kunal Deshmukh on well-known romantic films such as Jannat and Shiddat. Jay Shewakramani's Northern Lights Films has a history of producing successful projects, including Jawaani Jaaneman and Malang. Initially, Rukmini Vasanth was considered for the role, but ultimately, Rasha Thadani was chosen, as reported by Variety India.
Vir Hirani's Digital Debut
Vir Hirani To Make Acting Debut With Pritam Pedro
Before his film debut, Vir Hirani will first be seen in a digital series titled Pritam Pedro, a cybercrime thriller created by his father, Rajkumar Hirani, set to launch in May 2026. In this series, Vir portrays a tech-savvy police officer, sharing the screen with Arshad Warsi, who plays a senior officer using traditional methods, while Vikrant Massey takes on the role of the antagonist. Vir, a graduate of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London, previously received acclaim for his performance in the theatrical production Letters From Suresh.
Rasha Thadani's Growing Career
Rasha Thadani Lineup
Rasha Thadani is rapidly establishing herself as a prominent young actress in the industry. She made her acting debut in Abhishek Kapoor's period film Azaad, where her performance garnered positive reviews despite the film's average box office performance. Rasha has an exciting lineup ahead, including Laikey Laikaa, a dark romance alongside Abhay Verma, scheduled for a Summer 2026 release. Additionally, she will make her Telugu film debut in Srinivasa Mangapuram, a rural romantic action film directed by Ajay Bhupathi, opposite Jaya Krishna Ghattamaneni, which is set to release on April 14, 2026.