MUMBAI: Tisca Chopra, who played darling mother to Darsheel Safary in ‘Taare Zameen Par’, was lauded for her motherly performance. She now gets a chance to play wife to Anil Kapoor in the Indian adaptation of American television series, ‘24’. 

The series, which shall premiere in June on Colors channel is directed by ‘Delhi Belly’ director, Abhinay Deo and produced jointly by Viacom and Anil Kapoor.

The actress, earlier has acted with Anil Kapoor in the film ‘Karobaar’ which sank without a trace.

A source from the production house confirms and says, “Yes. Tisca has been finalized for the role. But she is yet to sign her contract.”

Tisca Chopra, will be playing Anil Kapoor’s wife, who is essaying the role of Jack Bauer from ‘24’, plays an anti-terror squad leader.

Tisca Chopra, started shooting yesterday and says, “I am really excited, as this a huge franchisee and a huge platform. It’s a challenging role and I get to do things which I haven’t done before.”  It’s a wonderful team comprising great star cast and a great director, she added.

Well ‘Karobaar’, sank without a trace. But we hope that your second innings with Anil Kapoor, takes you to greater heights as an actress. Best Of Luck, Tisca Chopra.