Sonam Kapoor to romance Dulquer Salmaan in 'The Zoya Factor'

After PadMan, Sonam Kapoor will be seen opposite South star Dulquer Salmaan for the first time in the adaptation of 2008 book The Zoya Factor by Anuja Chauhan. Dulquer Salmaan is on a roll! Even before his debut film Karwaan releases, he has signed his second Bollywood film. Dulquer Salmaan...

Dulquer Salmaan is a megastar in the South industry with a nationwide fanbase who can't get over his impeccable charm and acting skills. In some amazing news for all Dulquer fans, the actor will be paired opposite Sonam Kapoor in the screen adaptation of the 2008 novel The Zoya Factor written by Anuja Chauhan. For the uninitiated, The Zoya Factor is a story about an advertising professional who turns out to be a lucky charm for the Indian cricket team. She eventually falls for the captain of the team and helps in motivating him for the World Cup.

The movie is being helmed by Abhishek Sharma and will go on floors in August, this year. Talking about the movie, Sonam said to a leading tabloid, "It's always nice to play vibrant, empowered women. I'm excited that Pooja and Aarti are making this film with me and Abhishek, who is brilliant with actors." On the other hand, Dulquer said to the tabloid, "I loved the idea and how the book was adapted for the screen. It's a super team and I've known a lot of them for a long time."

Are you excited to see Sonam and Dulquer in The Zoya Factor? Let us know in the comments below.Earlier, about Sonam, Anuja had said, "Sonam was incredibly sweet to me. When I met her for the first time, she pulled out copies of all my books and got them autographed. We have spoken about her role a few times and she has really absorbed the part now."

"I have had an informal chat with Rhea about the film. Shashank is a friend and ex-colleague too. But, I haven't inputted on the screenplay, though I've read it. However, I have written another screenplay for the Anil Kapoor Film Company, which will be produced by Rhea in the future," the author added. The Zoya Factor is slated to release on April 5, 2019.