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Sushant Singh Rajput & Bhumi Pednekar wrap up Son Chiriya

Sushant Singh Rajput and Bhumi Pednekar have wrapped up their forthcoming venture, Son Chiriya. The film, which went on floors three months ago, was being shot at the raw sites in Chambal.

Actress Bhumi Pednekar, who is teaming up with Sushant Singh Rajput for the first time in a feature film, shared a photo of a cake on social media and wrote, "And it's a wrap... So special Son Chiriya."


Produced by Ronnie Screwvala, Son Chiriya has been directed by acclaimed filmmaker Abhishek Chaubey, who earlier helmed critically and commercially successful films like Udta Punjab, Dedh Ishqiya and Ishqiya.

The film is based on the dacoits of Chambal and is set in the 1970s. Besides Bhumi Pednekar and Sushant Singh Rajput, Son Chiriya also stars Manoj Bajpayee, Ranvir Shorey and Ashutosh Rana in important roles.

The release date of the film is yet to be announced.

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