Actors Arshad Warsi and Meher Vij’s upcoming movie ‘Banda Singh’ on Friday commenced production.

According to the film’s makers, the team kick-started the project after performing a small puja ceremony, followed by the mahuratclap and first scene.

The film is being directed by Abhishek Saxena, who earlier helmed movies such as ‘Phullu’ and ‘Patiala Dreamz’, PTI reported from Mumbai.

‘Banda Singh’  is reportedly a survival story of a man and his family, set in north India and based on true events.

“We are all geared up and excited. We performed a puja and took the blessings of the almighty before beginning our shoot. Arshad will be seen in a very different and fresh character in this film,” Saxena said in a statement.

The film is produced by Seamless Productions and Ambi Abhi Productions.