India, July 15 -- After Hindi, it seems Nawazuddin Siddiqui now has his eyes set for another film industry: Punjabi. He is reportedly set to make his debut in a film of that language. And in talks to star opposite him is Sonam Bajwa.

According to a Variety India report, the project is touted to be backed by Gippy Grewal. This isn't the first time Nawazuddin is venturing into regional cinema though. He has earlier been a part of the Telugu film Saindhav and Tamil film Petta, in which he had played the antagonist alongside Rajinikanth. Up next is Tumbbad 2, a sequel to the 2018 original.

Sonam Bajwa, meanwhile had started her acting career with the Punjabi film Best Of Luck in 2013, and went on to star in Sardaarji 2, Super Singh, among m...