Young Bollywood star Arjun Kapoor , who has completed 5 years in Bollywood, is all set to join forces with superstar Sanjay Dutt for the first time in noted filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker ’s forthcoming historical period drama, Panipat . The project was announced a couple of months ago, whetting the excitement of the audience. Arjun says that he is looking forward to sharing the screen space with Dutt in the movie.

“I am excited. I will be nervous only after I reach the sets. When such films are announced, you look forward and as an actor, you have grown up wanting to do these things,” said Kapoor while talking to a National daily.

Talking about Sanjay further, Kapoor says that Dutt is a benchmark and starring in an action film with him is very exciting for him. “Sanjay sir is a benchmark when it comes to the action genre and to do a film, a proper action film, with him is very exciting. I hope to enjoy more,” he adds.

Panipat , based on the Third Battle of Panipat which was fought in 1761 between Afghan warriors and Maratha forces, also stars Kriti Sanon .

Produced by Sunita Gowariker and Rohit Shelatkar , Panipat is scheduled to hit screens on 6th December 2019.