After months of speculation, makers on Friday announced that a film on the life of legendary actor Madhubala is in the works. Filmmaker Jasmeet K Reen, who had directed the acclaimed Alia Bhatt film Darlings, will be helming the new project. The announcement was made by the producers Sony Pictures International Productions and Brewing Thoughts Pvt. Ltd. The film is co-produced by Madhubala’s sister Madhur Brij Bhushan and Arvind Kumar Malviya through the banner Madhubala Ventures.
“🎬 Exciting News! 🌟 We’re thrilled to announce our upcoming film honoring the legendary Madhubala, the epitome of grace and talent. Get ready to delve into the timeless charm and captivating story of one of Bollywood’s most iconic stars. Stay tuned for updates! #MadhubalaFilm #BollywoodLegend #ComingSoon 🎥✨,” the caption read.
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The announcement has come in the wake of reports that fashion designer Manish Malhotra was also mounting a film on Madhubala, with Kriti Sanon as the lead.
In October 2022, Madhubala’s sister Madhur Brij Bhushan had flatly denied that any other film was in the works and had said there was going to be “only one” Madhubala biopic that will be “backed by me and my team.”
“The idea is to not hurt anyone’s sentiments (through the said biopic) but we will showcase several unknown facets of Madhu Apa’s life which aren’t out in public. The film shall also put a number of misnomers/inaccuracies about her life to rest. Makers of Apa’s biopic backed by me will have all the creative freedom to put out her life in a truthful and honest manner,” Bhushan had told Pinkvilla.
In her two-decade long career, Madhubala appeared in around 60 movies and was said to be one of the highest earning actresses of her era. Dubbed as the ‘Venus of Indian Cinema’, Madhubala was known for her beauty and work in films like Mr and Mrs 55, Half Ticket, Mughal-e-Azam, Mahal, Badal among others.
The casting details for Madhubala biopic is not out yet but the film is likely to go on floors this summer.
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