Arshad Warsi's Jeevan Bheema Yojana gets release date. Actor to play double role for the first time

Arshad Warsi is all set to return to the big screen with a new dark comedy crime thriller, Jeevan Bheema Yojana. The makers have officially announced the release date of the movie, offering audiences a blend of crime, humour and family drama. The announcement comes shortly after Warsi and Sanjeeda Shaikh shared screen space in the comedy entertainer Dhamaal 4. Now, the duo will reunite in Jeevan Bheema Yojana, where they headline a story packed with mistaken identities, deception and unexpected twists.

Arshad Warsi's double role takes centre stage

Arshad Warsi recently starred in the movie Dhamaal 4, directed by Indra Kumar. It also featured Ajay Devgn, Riteish Deshmukh, Jaaved Jaaferi, Ravi Kishan, Sanjay Mishra, Upendra Limaye, Anjali Anand, Sanjeeda Sheikh and Esha Gupta. Now, he will be back on the big screen.

One of the biggest highlights of the film is that it marks the first time in Arshad Warsi's career that he will be seen in a double role.

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Director Abhishek Dogra shared his excitement about finally bringing Jeevan Bheema Yojana to audiences, saying some journeys take longer than expected, but certain stories deserve the time they need. He described the film as a labour of love, patience and countless emotions, adding that it holds a special place in his heart. Dogra expressed hope that viewers celebrate the film with the same love with which it was created.

About the movie Jeevan Bheema Yojana

Directed by Abhishek Dogra, Jeevan Bheema Yojana follows the lives of two lookalikes played by Warsi: Jeevan, a debt-ridden common man, and Bheema, his dangerous doppelganger. Their worlds collide under unexpected circumstances, setting off a chain of chaotic events that forms the heart of the story.

Sanjeeda Shaikh plays Yojana, a sharp wife who comes up with an ambitious fraud scheme. Vijay Raaz appears as Vinayak, a mysterious character whose hidden secrets gradually come to light as the narrative unfolds.

Ensemble cast and intriguing premise

Apart from Warsi, Sanjeeda Shaikh and Vijay Raaz, the film also features Pooja Chopra, Bijendra Kala and the late Atul Parchure in pivotal roles. Presented and produced by StarBeam Ventures Ltd, formerly known as Blue God Entertainment Ltd, Jeevan Bheema Yojana brings together crime, dark humour and family drama. The story explores how a single decision snowballs into a series of increasingly complicated and unpredictable situations.

The film promises a mix of laughs, suspense and emotional moments when it arrives in cinemas worldwide on August 28, 2026.