Vaani Kapoor, who will be seen sharing screen space with actor Ranbir Kapoor in the upcoming film Shamshera, feels great to be working with a "powerhouse of talent".

"As an actor, it is great to be working with a powerhouse of talent like Ranbir, an individual who I truly admire for his talent and whose movies I have always loved watching as an audience," says Vaani.

The action-adventure film, directed by Karan Malhotra, will see Vaani will play the character of the most desirable and sought-after travelling performer from the heartland of India. 

"It is a compliment that Karan (Malhotra) saw the potential in me to portray this character. Shamshera is a dream project and I feel blessed to have an opportunity to be a part of it and portray such a different and interesting character," she adds. 

The high-octane entertainer, produced by Yash Raj Films, promises "jaw-dropping action sequences". It also stars Sanjay Dutt, who plays the merciless nemesis of Ranbir in the project.

Shamshera is set to go on floors end of 2018 and shooting will wrap by mid-2019.