(Image source from: Shahid and Pankaj Kapur to share screen-space in "Shaandar"})

Shahid Kapoor and his real-life father Pankaj Kapur will be seen together in Vikas Bahl's "Shaandar". The veteran Bollywood actor will play the role of Alia Bhatt's father in the upcoming film.

Initially the filmmakers had offered  the role to Govinda. But things reportedly didn't work out because of monetary issues. After Govinda declined, Pankaj Kapur was roped in.

Pankaj Kapur and Shahid Kapur will be sharing screen-space for the first time.

Not only that, Shahid's real sister Sanah Kapur is also part of the cast. She will play the role of Alia's sister is the movie.

We are eager to see the on-screen chemistry between Alia and Shahid. Also it will be nice to see real-life father-son sharing screen space. We the likes.

Vikas Bahl will direct the film, which is being described as a romantic comedy.

"Shaandar" is expected to release in August 2015.

(AW: Pratima Tigga)