Richa Chadha, who was last seen as a bold woman Nagma in Anurag Kashyap’s Gangs of Wasseypur, is all set to play a Bholi Punjaban in Excel Entertainment’s forthcoming film <em>Fukrey</em> directed by Farhan Akhtar.

Priya Anand, a popular name in the Tamil and Telugu film industry, has been signed by Farhan Akhtar for his upcoming film Fukrey to be made under the banner of Excel Entertainment. The actress was recently seen as Sridevi`s niece Radha in the recently released <em>English Vinglish</em>. "Everyone loved Priya’s performance in <em>English Vinglish. Fukrey</em> will be her first central portrayal in a youth-centric romantic film," said a spokesperson of the production house in a statement.