After playing a royal prince in 'Khoobsurat', Fawad Afzal Khan continues to play a similar type of character in the screen adaptation of 'Battle of Bittora'.

Fawad will essay the role of Zain Altaf Khan, a descendant of a royal family from North India, who has keen interest in politics.

Directed by Shashanka Ghosh and produced by Rhea Kapoor, the film will go on floor early next year.

Shashanka said, "We're currently working on the screenplay and should start the film next year."

"The source material is pretty great in itself so we are retaining most portions of it. The film will be set in the Northern hinterland and will show an interesting conflict between two very different characters."