Vir Hirani and Rasha Thadani are set to share the screen in a new love story, with filmmaker Sonali Rattan Deshmukh at the helm. The project, which is currently titled Lagan Laagi Re, will mark Vir’s theatrical debut and comes soon after his acting debut in the recently released series Pritam and Pedro.
Now, Filmfare has learnt that Rajkumar Hirani will be closely involved with the film’s creative process and is overseeing the creatives. While Deshmukh is directing the project, Hirani will be working closely with the team on the film.
As per our source, “Rajkumar Hirani is closely involved with the project and is overseeing the creative process. He has been actively involved in the development of the film and is working closely with Sonali and the team. The film is a love story at its heart, and there is a lot of attention being paid to the writing, the world and the relationship between the two characters.” Sonali Rattan Deshmukh previously directed Sarvagunn Sampann, starring Vaani Kapoor and Ishwak Singh.
For Vir, the project marks a significant step as he moves from his first acting outing into a theatrical film. The son of filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani and Manjeet Hirani, Vir made his acting debut with Pritam and Pedro, the cybercrime comedy series created and produced by his father. The show also featured Vikrant Massey and Boman Irani and premiered on JioHotstar.
Rasha Thadani, meanwhile, made her Hindi film debut with Abhishek Kapoor’s Azaad in 2025. She will next be seen in Laikey Laikaa, opposite Abhay Verma, and the Telugu film Srinivasa Mangapuram.Also Read: Vicky Kaushal Reflects On Vir Hirani’s Journey From Sanju’s Sets To Pritam & Pedro Debut
