Actor Jaaved Jaaferi is the latest actor to join the ensemble cast of Varun Dhawan-starrer, Coolie No 1, a remake of the 1995 hit film of the same name. 

Directed by David Dhawan, who also helmed the original starring Govinda and Karishma Kapoor, the new version is produced by Vashu Bhagnani's Pooja Entertainment, and stars Sara Ali Khan as the female lead. 

Announcing Jaaved's addition to the cast, a tweet on the official Twitter page of the production company read: "He has always tickled our funny bones with his perfect comic timing! It's time to welcome a new member, Jaaved Jaaferi to the #CoolieNo1 family."

Actors Paresh Rawal and Shikha Talsania too play pivotal roles in the movie, which will hit the big screen on May 1, 2020.