MUMBAI: The hunt for the male lead in Paani is over! Close on the heels of his outstanding performance in Shuddh Desi Romance, both Shekhar Kapur and Aditya Chopra had no hesitation in confirming Sushant Singh Rajput to play the lead in their upcoming flick Paani.

According to Kapur, Sushant is one of the most inspiring young actors to emerge out of India. “It‘s going to be exciting director-actor collaboration with him in Paani.” The film is based in a future world where war over water has broken out. Water is now owned by international corporations who use thirst as a weapon of control. In one such future city, a young love story breaks all the rules and in the ensuing war, water flows back to its people.

The film will have a strong Indian and western star cast. Sushant will be joined by a young leading actress from the west.

The film, produced by Aditya Chopra and directed by Shekhar Kapur, will be shot in India and overseas. Music will be by A. R. Rahman.

Paani goes on floor mid-2014.