Actor Vir Das is all set to play the lead in October 31.

Set during the 1984's anti-Sikh riots period, triggered by former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's assassination, Vir will be playing a Sikh, who is a riot victim. For this the actor has shed a few kilos and will also be sporting a beard. Actress Soha Ali Khan will be playing his love interest in the film.

Expected to release this year, the film will start rolling in a month and will be directed by National Award winning director, Shivaji Patil.

From playing funny roles, Vir is finally getting off his comfort zone and challenging himself with a serious role in this very powerful plot.