Sajal Aly to star in Jemima Goldsmith’s ‘What’s Love Got To Do With It?’

Sajal Aly is all set to share the screen with top Hollywood stars in Jemima Goldsmith’s upcoming project What’s Love Got To Do With It?.

According to reports, the Mom actress will essay a groundbreaking role in Goldsmith’s production, for which she is currently shooting in London. The news was confirmed by BBC Asian Network journalist Haroon Rashid.

Besides Aly, the film will also feature Emma Thompson, Lily James and Shazad Latif in key roles.

CONFIRMED: Sajal Ali has joined the cast of What’s Love Got To Do With It, directed by @shekharkapur and produced & written by @Jemima_Khan. The rom-com stars Emma Thompson, Lily James & Shazad Latif and is currently being shot in London. Confirmed by Sajal’s agent Hamid Hussain.

— Haroon Rashid (@iHaroonRashid) January 15, 2021

As per details, the film will be directed by Shekhar Kapur of Mr India and Dil Se fame and produced by Goldsmith under the banner of her production house Instinct Productions. The film has been written by Jemima herself and is set between London and South Asia, exploring cross-cultural conflicts of love and marriage.

A release date is not yet been announced.

Meanwhile, Sajal’s fellow colleagues congratulated her for the achievement.

Later, Jemima herself confirmed the news in a Tweet by sharing the names of Veteran Bollywood actress, Shabana Azmi and Sajal.

Shabana Azmi and Sajal Ali ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ https://t.co/VtRhojGI9b

— Jemima Goldsmith (@Jemima_Khan) January 15, 2021