Having produced both box office hits and critically acclaimed films such as Tanu Weds Manu and Shahid, Shailesh Singh has added yet another feather to his cap. The producer, who is known to back good content driven cinema, has managed to get two stalwarts Irrfan Khan and Nishikant Kamat together again for his upcoming film 'Madaari'. Irrfan would be essaying the lead role in this film to be directed by Nishikant. The last time this actor - director duo worked together was 'Mumbai Meri Jaan', a film that set of a good chemistry between the two.

When asked to about his views on working with Nishikant, Irrfan said, "During Mumbai Meri Jaan I developed a good bonding with Nishikant and have since then always wanted to work with him. Hence when a good subject like Madaari came up I instantly agreed and am really very excited for the film.

"Irrfan and my association goes back quite a bit, actually to when we did TV together. Post Mumbai Meri Jaan we had to wait for the right script Madaari' to work with each other again. Apart from being a good friend, he is a legendary actor and I have most definitely have learnt a lot from him. However, more importantly we had lot of fun while shooting the film and I have tried to put my best foot forward," added Nishikant.

Shot across the length and breadth of the country, including locations in Mumbai, Shimla, Dehradun, Delhi, Jaisalmer and Hyderabad, amongst others, Madaari is a hard hitting Social Thriller with very strong emotional connect starring Irrfan Khan, Jimmy Shergil and an ensemble cast.

Commenting on the film Shailesh Singh, who apart from being a producer on Madaari is also co-producing Hansal Mehta's next Aligarh and Tanu Weds Manu Returns, said, "Its quiet exciting that we have among two of the most talented individuals I know of come together for Madaree. We had a real blast shooting the film and full credit also goes to my co-producers Irrfan, Shelija Kejriwal and Anil Patil. We should be commencing post production shortly and aim at releasing the film around July-August 2015."

Produced by Green Light Entertainment, Dure Films and Saptarishi Productions, Madaree is presented by Bharat Shah.