Veteran actor Anupam Kher has landed his next international gig. He will be seen in ABC's upcoming comedy pilot project, The Son in Law. The show, written by Ajay Sahgal, stars Chris Sullivan as a man seeking the approval of his fiancee's parents. Anupam will essay the hard-to-impress father-in-law, Deadline reported. Reema Sampat and Meera Simhan round out the cast.

"Happy and excited to share with you all this fantastic news about my next overseas pilot project #SonInLaw. Looking forward to joining the team. Jai Ho! #SonInLaw  @abcnetwork  #KuchBhiHoSaktaHai #Series," Anupam shared on social media.

The Son In Law is set up at 20th Television. It is produced by Jake Kasdan's The Detective Agency.

Anupam's TV credits internationally include New Amsterdam and The Boy with the Topknot. He has also been in the films Bend It Like Beckham, Bride and Prejudice, The Mistress of Spices, Lust, Caution, Silver Linings Playbook, The Big Sick and others.