Sharib Hashmi who was last seen in Shah Rukh Khan starrer ‘Jab Tak Hai Jaan’ in a small role will now be seen in the lead role in Nitin Kakkar’s ‘Filmistaan’. Must say the actor is climbing up the ladder of success faster than ever. The latest buzz is, he has been offered Nikhil Advani’s next political satire.

A source revealed, “Nikhil saw the film a few days ago at a special screening. Impressed by Sharib's performance, the director immediately sounded off an idea to the actor. It's a political satire which also features Saurabh Shukla in a pivotal role. Nikhil intends to direct the film after he's wrapped up his current project, ‘Hero’.”

Nikhil confirmed the news saying, “Yes, I have signed Sharib as I think he's an exceptional performer. However, in my next, he will be seen in a completely new avatar.”