Nusraat Faria has signed on for director Anam Biswas’ government-granted football film, Football 71 . The Bibaho Obhijaan actress will be seen opposite Arifin Shuvoo in this film. Previously, the on-screen pair worked together on four movies.

Director Anam Biswas confirmed the news to The Daily Star.

“Nusraat Faria is the perfect choice for the film. We will begin shooting for the movie in February of next year. If our preparations go well, then we might start shooting at the end of January as well,” said the director.

At present, Nusraat Faria is awaiting the release of her upcoming films Mujib: The Making of a Nation, Patalghor, and Rockstar among others.