Nawazuddin to play Pakistani journalist in ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’

-Mumbai

Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui essays a Pakistani journalist in forthcoming Salman Khan starrer "Bajrangi Bhaijaan", which is scheduled to release on July 17.

"Nawazuddin plays an important role of a Pakistani journalist in the film," confirmed a spokesperson of the film.

Nawazuddin and Salman will be coming together for the second time after "Kick".

"The makers are very excited about their coming together again and the duo share a very special relationship in the film," the source added.

The film's story revolves around a little girl from Pakistan lost in India and how she is reunited with her country and family with the help of a man named Bajrangi Bhaijaan.

Meanwhile, Nawazuddin, also known for his role in "Gangs of Wasseypur", is currently filming for "Raees" which also features Shah Rukh Khan.

-IANS