Javed Akhtar to pen lyrics for Ashutosh Gowariker's 'Panipat' (original) (raw)

Javed Akhtar to pen lyrics for Ashutosh Gowariker's 'Panipat'

Veteran writer Javed Akhtar is set to pen the lyrics for filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker's period film 'Panipat'. The film, which features Arjun Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Sanjay Dutt in pivotal roles, is based on the third battle of

Panipat

that took place in 1761.
'Panipat' marks eighth collaboration between Akhtar and Gowariker. They have earlier worked together on 'Lagaan', 'Swades', '

Jodhaa Akbar

' and 'Mohenjo Daro' among others.

Composers Ajay-Atul will score the music for the film.
In the film, Arjun plays the role of Maratha leader Sadashivrao Bhau while Sanjay is portraying Ahmad Shah Durrani.
The film has a release date of December 6, 2019 and will be produced by Sunita Gowariker.
Ace fashion designer Neeta Lulla will create the costumes for the project.