After playing prominent roles in 'Lootera', 'Dil Dhadakne Do' and being much appreciated for the same, actor Vikrant Massey is now to play a lead in Konkona Sen Sharma's directorial debut.

It was then when Konkana and Vikrant were shooting for Prakash Jha's 'Lipstick Under My Burqa' in December 2014, Konkona offered Vikrant a role.

Vikrant will play a young Bengali guy in the film which is set in the hinterlands in the late 70's. A hinglish thriller that tells the story of a family from the actor's perspective. It is expected to roll early next year.

When contacted Vikrant on the same he confirmed "Feels great to be a part of this project, the workshops for the same begin early December. I am looking forward for this one."