Kangana Ranaut and Rajkummar Rao to star in Hansal Mehta's next

The vivacious Kangana Ranaut became a superstar overnight after the release of Vikas Bahl’s “Queen” and now, she is set to appear in another women-centric film, directed by Hansal Mehta.

Aligarh starred Manoj Bajpayee and Rajkummar Rao in lead roles. Rajkumar was earlier rumored to make a special appearance in Aamir Khan’s “Dangal.” However, he later rubbished the reports.

In This Image: Rajkummar Rao

Rajkummar has played diverse roles and he has garnered immense appreciation for all his performances as well as he won the National Award

As per the report, Kangana and Rajkummar have been roped in for Hansal’s next, “Simran.” The actor has no problem starring in a women-oriented movie as he believes he has a strong character.

In This Image: Kangana Ranaut, Rajkummar Rao

Aligarh director Hansal Mehta, who has teamed up with Kangana Ranaut for his next film Simran, feels the actress is one of the big success stories of Bollywood. ” The shooting of “Simran” will go on floors by the next month.

On the other hand, Kangana won the National Award for the second time this year and the Best Supporting Award for Fashion in 2009.

In This Image: Kangana Ranaut

Kangana, 29, also won the Best Actress National Award last year for the Queen and the other for winning hearts with her role in “Tanu Weds Manu Returns.