Mallya signs Gupta for his IPL team's ad film

Mumbai, Mar 17 (UNI) Industrialist Vijay Mallya and film maker Sanjay Gupta have joined hands to create Indian Premier League (IPL) Bangalore team Royal Challenger's ad film.

The closed-door meeting between Mr Mallya and Mr Gupta, that was initially scheduled for 30 minutes, lasted for over six hours, and the two had meticulous discussion on the ad film.

While Sanjay Gupta will direct the film, Allan Amin, who shot to fame with ''Dhoom'', has been officially appointed as the action director for the ad, a press release said.

The ad will feature Rahul Dravid, Zahir Khan and blue-eyed boy Virat Kohli, the release stated.

Virat Kohli, who shot for an ad for the first time said, ''It's been exciting to do this shoot for Royal Challengers and hope it comes out really well.'' Rahul Dravid said, ''It's been hectic. I really enjoyed the pace at which you guys work. Had fun shooting.'' UNI LS DB SKB AB RK2012