Ranvir Shorey joins cast of Nikkhil Advani's series titled Hasmukh

Actor Ranvir Shorey has joined the cast of Nikkhil Advani's upcoming dark comedy Hasmukh.

Sameer Nair-headed Applause Entertainment, the content studio from the Aditya Birla Group, is backing the project along with Advani's Emmay Entertainment. It will also feature comedian-actor Vir Das.

As part of Hasmukh, Shorey will be playing a character by the name Jimmy, whose role is currently a mystery, read a statement to IANS, a news agency.

The series promises to be a "perfect mix of a dark thriller and a laughter riot". The shoot has begun.

Das had expressed his excitement about the show on Twitter.

"First day begins for Hasmukh. Thank you to the whole team for giving life, passion, and 'killer' creativity," he wrote.

A post on the official Twitter handle of Emmay Entertainment also read: "A day of new beginnings. For our 12th production, Hasmukh, we venture into the web format! Directed by our dearest Nikhil Gonsalves and starring the brilliant duo of Vir Das and Ranvir Shorey, we're excited for this one."