Mumbai,  Veteran actor Anupam Kher has started shooting for 'IB 71' starring Vidyut Jammwal, which marks his 523rd movie.

The actor took to Instagram and Twitter, where he shared a slew of pictures from the set. In the images, he is seen posing with Vidyut and the film's clapboard.

"And I start my 523rd film #IB71 with the highly talented and heart-warmingly humble @VidyutJammwal! His company
@ActionHeroFilm1 produces it. #SankalpReddy of #TheGhaziAttack fame directs this fantastic thriller! Jai Ho and Jai Hind! ???? #LifeOfAnActor #Movies #JoyOfCinema."

Directed by Sankalp Reddy, the espionage thriller is based on a true incident of how Indian Intelligence Officers outwitted the entire Pakistani establishment and gave the Indian armed forces the required advantage to face a two-front war.

The film is Vidyut's debut production venture under his banner Action Hero Films in association with T-Series and Reliance Entertainment.