Actor Emraan Hashmi , who was last seen in Milan Luthria -directed Baadshaho with Ajay Devgn , has been roped in to play the male lead in Ellipsis Entertainment and T-Series ’ next venture titled Cheat India . Apart from playing the main lead in it, the actor will also co-produce the film. To be directed by Soumik Sen , the movie is being touted as an intense, edge-of-the-seat drama, inspired by real incidents. Talking about the film, Emraan says, “The script and title of Cheat India are supremely powerful. This is among the most engaging and riveting stories I’ve read in a while and I am thrilled to be essaying what I believe will be a landmark role in my filmography. I am also looking forward to working with some formidable partners – Soumik, an amazing storyteller, Ellipsis, the new kids with a pulse on clutter-breaking content and marketing, and T-Series, with whom I share an old association on music and films.”

T-Series head honcho Bhushan Kumar says, “We are increasingly treading the path of strong creative partnerships, and in line with that, we are excited about co-creating Cheat India, which, we believe, will reflect the new-age appetite for compelling content rooted in realism.”

“This film is for every Indian student who is under pressure to excel in a competitive environment. Today’s youth will hugely relate to Cheat India,” director Soumik Sen says.

Cheat India is scheduled to hit screens in February 2019.