Kiara Advani to play Meena Kumari in upcoming biopic???
Kiara Advani to play Meena Kumari in upcoming biopic???
The much-looked forward-to biopic on legendary actress Meena Kumari has been headlining ever since its announcement. Now comes an exciting news
that filmmaker Siddharth Malhotra, Saregama and Kamal Amrohi family have approached Kiara Advani to reprise Meena Kumari in her
biopic.
If Kiara gives her nod and enter into a deal, it could be her first film post-pregnancy and one of the most emotionally intense roles of her career. The film is being mounted on a massive scale.
Sources close to the project reveal that
the film’s director and creative team reportedly believe that Kiara is the perfect choice for the iconic role, given the emotional depth and the grace that the role demands. They have already narrated the script to the actress, and while Kiara is said to have loved the narration, she is yet to give her final nod.
If Kiara comes on board, the film would mark Kiara’s return to the screen after her maternity break.
Another major talking point is the casting of Kamal Amrohi, Meena Kumari’s former husband and one of Indian cinema’s most iconic filmmakers. The chemistry amid the lead pair will be crucial in capturing the emotional complexity of their relationship, which played a key role in the late actor’s personal and professional life.
However, filmmaker Siddharth P Malhotra, who holds the rights to Meena Kumari’s life story, has stepped in to address the growing rumours. He urged fans to wait for an official announcement and avoid jumping to conclusions about the casting.
On Tuesday, Siddharth posted on Instagram Story to clear the air and put an end to the speculation surrounding Kiara Advani’s involvement in the film.
He wrote, “Would appreciate for the media to avoid conjectures on the casting of Kamal and Meena. The script has only gotten ready and as they have a cast and more, they will only be more than happy to officially announce it. Until then it is their request to everyone to avoid conjectures until they hear officially from them.
Meanwhile, Kiara has ‘War 2’ and ‘Toxic’ in the pipeline.
News Edit KV Raman
