Tanishaa Mukerji set to play a Pakistani in her next

Kajol's sister says she will be donning an abaya paired with kohl-rimmed eyes to complete the look

After sparking controversy for her budding relationship with co-contestant Armaan Kohli on Bigg Boss 7 -- Tanishaa Mukerji is all set to be seen on the silver screen again.

Rumours are making rounds that Tanishaa, Kajol's sister will be portraying the character of a Pakistani woman in a social drama based on terrorism.

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Confirming the buzz, the actress revealed, "It's a Hindi film, which will feature a few American actors as well. I will play the protagonist, who happens to be a Muslim woman," reports The Times of India.

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Tanishaa will be leaving for the US on September 18 to shoot for a month-long schedule. To get into the character of a Muslim woman, the actress will be seen sporting the abaya with kohl-rimmed eyes.

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Despite being the daughter and sister of two successful actresses, the Bigg Boss 7 runner-up didn't have an impressive box office record. Let's hope that after parting ways with her former beau -- Armaan Kohli -- this film helps the actress revive her career.