Abhishek Kapoor's next directorial after Kedarnath is Sharaabi, backed by Bhushan Kumar's T-Series and Pragya Kapoor's Guy in the Sky Pictures. The film is a comic drama about a dysfunctional alcoholic. Its casting is underway and the pre-production is in full swing, read a statement.

Said to be a comic drama around an alcoholic, speculation is rife if the film is a remake of the Amitabh Bachchan starrer, which released in 1984. What adds to the talk is the fact that the film is also a musical, just like the Bachchan film.

[caption id="attachment_219965" align="aligncenter" width="600"] L-R: Abhishek Kapoor and Amitabh Bachchan[/caption]

Abhishek Kapoor said, "Bhushanji and I have been talking of collaboration for quite some time now. We wanted it to be special. Sharaabi will be the right concoction of comedy, drama and music to build this association."

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Bhushan said, "Over the years, Abhishek Kapoor has come to be synonymous with strong content and well-crafted films all of which have spelt success at the box office. We look forward to backing his vision and presenting audiences with a wholesome entertainer."

A formal announcement about the cast will be made soon, said Pragya Kapoor.