For the first time in his career, actor Ranbir Kapoor is going to appear in an out and out action and commercial hero avatar. In his soon to be released film 'Shamshera', the actor will be seen portraying a bandit in colonial India. Ranbir's co-star Sanjay Dutt, who is playing the antagonist in this film recently stated that he is proud of the actor for taking up characters out of his comfort zone.

Sanjay told The Indian Express, “I am so happy that Ranbir is doing this film, this role, and for it, he has not left his other kind of work behind. When I was an action star, I did a Sajan and Jodi No. 1 also. So he has not left himself behind and transformed; he can always play his kind of roles. I do not say it only due to my love for Ranbir but because I see him as an actor who can do everything possible — he can carry Shamshera, he can do comedy, he can be a lover boy, he can be a college kid.”

Sanju concluded by saying, “Ranbir is a very clean soul, he is an honest kid and very dedicated, he respects everyone with such genuineness. He comes from a legendary family, his values and emotions are at the peak, and you know these things count a lot in life. He is a brilliant actor, all I tell him is ‘you got to explore’, as the more you explore in this world of cinema, the greater heights you touch. That has been my experience."

Directed by Karan Malhotra, 'Shamshera' is set to come out on 22nd of July.