Pooja Hegde is pairing with Salman Khan in Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali.

Housefull 4 star Pooja Hegde has been cast as the female lead opposite superstar Salman Khan in filmmaker Sajid Nadiadwala's next production Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali.

The film's producer Sajid Nadiadwala revealed to Mumbai Mirror that he had considered Hegde for the role following her performance in Housefull 4. He said, "Having worked with Pooja in Housefull 4, we felt she was a perfect fit for this film. She has an amazing screen presence and will make for a good pair with Salman. They will bring freshness to the story."

Even Pooja Hegde made an official statement on Instagram saying, "2020 begins in a BIG way! Aaaahhhh been dying to share this news with you’ll 💃🏻💃🏻 @beingsalmankhan can’t wait to start working on this one with you 😃😃 @nadiadwalagrandson @farhadsamji let’s gooo" 🙌🏼 #KabhiEidKabhiDiwali #blessed #SajidNadiadwala @wardakhannadiadwala

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2020 begins in a BIG way! Aaaahhhh been dying to share this news with you’ll 💃🏻💃🏻 @beingsalmankhan can’t wait to start working on this one with you 😃😃 @nadiadwalagrandson @farhadsamji let’s gooo 🙌🏼 #KabhiEidKabhiDiwali #blessed #SajidNadiadwala @wardakhannadiadwala

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Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali is scheduled to release during Eid 2021. Apart from this Salman Khan will be appearing in Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai, releasing Eid 2020. He is also reportedly preparing for Sajid Nadiadwala's Kick 2, which is being planned for a Christmas 2021 release.