Karan Johar, famed for launching fresh talents continues his tradition by providing a debut platform for Ibrahim Ali Khan, son of Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh, in the upcoming film Sarzameen. Directed by Kayoze Irani, son of Boman Irani, who debuted with Karan’s Student of the Year, the film marks another addition to Karan’s roster of new faces. Now it looks like Khushi Kapoor, who portrayed Betty Cooper in Zoya Akhtar’s The Archies has signed her next project. 

Karan Johar is set to cast Khushi Kapoor and Ibrahim Ali Khan in a film helmed by his assistant, Shauna Gautam. Shauna who is known for assisting Karan in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, also worked with Rajkumar Hirani on Sanju. Speculation arose about their collaboration when they were seen leaving casting director Mukesh Chhabra’s office in Andheri in August this year.

According to a report in a leading news portal, the film in question is a romantic comedy slated for a direct-to-digital release. Produced by the digital arm of Karan Johar’s production company, Dharmatics, the movie is scheduled to begin filming next year. Casting for the remaining roles is currently underway.