Nikhil Advani wraps up 'Hero' shooting

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Mumbai: Filmmaker Nikhil Advani's upcoming directorial venture 'Hero', starring newcomers Sooraj Pancholi and Athiya Shetty in the lead, has wrapped up its shooting.

The film, which is the official remake of Subhash Ghai's hit 1983 movie of the same name, is being produced by Salman Khan and shot extensively in Mumbai.

"And we've wrapped! @HeroTheFilm. My bachcha party. Athiya Shetty and Sooraj Pancholi herothefilm #future #stars #actors #performers...," Advani posted on Twitter.

The 'Kal Ho Naa Ho' helmer is all impressed by the talents of the debutante actors Sooraj, who is the son of Aditya Pancholi, and Sunil Shetty's daughter Athiya.

"Have had the wonderful fortune of being able to work with a powerhouse of talent. Athiya Shetty is a name to watch out for.

"SoorajPancholi, you work harder than anyone I know. You deserve everything you will get. I'm glad I could help you get there," Advani tweeted.

The 1983 film starred Jackie Shroff and Meenakshi Sheshadri in the leading roles.