India, Nov. 10 -- Bobby Deol has reportedly been roped in to play a negative character in an upcoming movie to be directed by Ali Abbas Zafar. He will be featured in the action film alongside Ahaan Pandey and Sharvari Wagh. Deol joined the cast only recently, reportedly set to play an 'authoritative' role.

Deol is enjoying a resurgence in his career. From being pushed to the margins of the industry, the younger son of Dharmendra is now being roped in for several big projects. It all started with him starring in the Ranbir Kapoor-starrer Animal, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga. Since that movie, the actor's star has been ascendant.

As per Mid-Day, Deol has signed in to play an important role in Ali Abbas Zafar's action film. A source tol...