Bollywood
Rakul Preet Singh To Play A Medical Student In 'Doctor G' Starring Ayushmann Khurrana
BY SUNIT JANGIR
Back in December 2020, Junglee Pictures had announced its second collaboration with Ayushmann Khurrana, with the film titled Doctor G. Set against the backdrop of medical, the makers have now announced the leading lady of the movie - Rakul Preet Singh. ## The actress will be seen with Ayushmann for the first time and has been roped to play Dr. Fatima, a medical student. The campus comedy-drama presents Ayushmann as Dr. Uday Gupta and Rakul's character as his college senior. The film to be directed by Anubhuti Kashyap, who is the sister of the renowned filmmaker, Anurag Kashyap. ## "I'm super excited to be a part of Doctor G. There are many firsts in this film for me, starting with my co-star Ayushmann. I am thankful to Junglee Pictures and director Anubhuti Kashyap for bringing us together. I was in love with the script from the time I heard it. It's an interesting story, revolving around the medical profession and set on campus. It will provide a new perspective to the audience. I can't wait to start shooting for the film", Rakul told ETimes. ## Director Anubhuti Kashyap said, "It's always amazing to see two talented individuals coming together. We wanted an interesting cast for the film and I am happy we have Ayushmann and Rakul. Their on-screen pairing is fresh just like the characters they play in the film. Their energies and chemistry will be unique and refreshing for the audience".## The movie 'Doctor G' featuring Ayushmann Khurrana and Rakul Preet is written by Sumit Saxena, Vishal Wagh, and Saurabh Bharat, who interestingly is a doctor-turned-writer and has drawn inspiration from his medical college life experiences. Saxena, who has written films like 'Pyaar Ka Punchnama' and Karan Johar's Lust Stories, has also penned the dialogues of this film.## Stay tuned...