Priyanka Tiwari
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Suspense crime, Digital Desk : Mumbai, India – The long-awaited biopic on the life of legendary actress Meena Kumari has a new and exciting development, with reports suggesting that top star Kiara Advani is now the frontrunner to portray the iconic "Tragedy Queen" of Indian cinema.
The highly anticipated film is set to be the directorial debut of celebrated fashion designer Manish Malhotra and is being produced by T-Series. The project has been a hot topic in Bollywood, and the search for the perfect actress to step into the iconic role has been closely watched.
According to sources, actress Kriti Sanon was initially the top choice for the role. However, talks are said to have fallen through, reportedly due to disagreements over financial terms. Now, the coveted role has been offered to Kiara Advani, who is currently one of the most sought-after and successful actresses in the industry.
Meena Kumari had a monumental career, starring in over 90 films and leaving an indelible mark on Hindi cinema with her poignant performances in classics like Pakeezah and Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam. Her life, marked by immense fame, personal turmoil, and a tragic early death, is a story ripe for a cinematic retelling.
For Kiara Advani, this would be a career-defining role, allowing her to showcase her dramatic range and step into the shoes of one of cinema's most revered figures. The pairing of a modern-day star with a classic Hollywood-esque story, under the famously lavish and aesthetic eye of Manish Malhotra, is already generating immense buzz.
While an official announcement is still awaited, this development has sent the rumor mill into overdrive, with fans eagerly anticipating the chance to see Kiara Advani bring the story of the legendary Meena Kumari to the big screen.
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