MUMBAI: Eros Pictures has signed Bollywood writer Rumy Jafry to direct a film for the company. Produced by Eros Pictures, the script and cast are being finalised for the film currently.

Commenting on the development, Eros Pictures vice president Viki Rajani said, "Rumy has established himself as a writer par excellence, especially in the comic genre and we at Eros International are very happy to join hands with him as he now embarks on his directorial journey.”

Eros will also be releasing Jafry's directorial debut God Tussi Great Ho worldwide on 15 August. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan and Priyanka Chopra.

“We are excited about releasing God Tussi Great Ho, his debut as a director which promises to be a complete entertainer followed by his film with us," Rajani added.

Jafry is the writer of around 45 Bollywood movies including films like Maine Pyar Kyun Kiya, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, Jodi No.1, Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai, Bade Miya Chote Miya, Hero No.1, Coolie No.1, Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge, Aflatoon, Haseena Maan Jaayegi, Gharwali Baharwali, Anjaam and Rang.