The biographical film on legendary actress Madhubala is in the pipeline. While Sanjay Leela Bhansali is producing the film, reports suggest that Darlings\u2019 director Jasmeet K. Reen is looking forward to directing it. Rumors also suggest that while Aneet Padda has been locked to play the lead, Sai Pallavi was also in the running. Finally, the film’s casting director has cleared the air, stating that they haven\u2019t even started the process yet. Read on!<\/p>\n
Madhubala’s casting director opens up about the film\u2019s leading lady <\/p>\n
Ever since reports of Sanjay Leela Bhansali backing Madhubala<\/a>\u2019s biopic made headlines, many speculations were made about its leading lady. After reports of Kiara Advani<\/a> being locked for the project were debunked, some publications suggested that Saiyaara actress Aneet Padda has been finalised to play the female lead in the biographical film.<\/p>\n Soon after, it was reported that South Indian actress Sai Pallavi was also in the running for the epic film. However, no official confirmation from the makers has been made yet. But just now, Mukesh Chhabra, who is responsible for the film\u2019s casting, clarified the air. Taking to X, the casting director took a dig at reports suggesting that a name has been finalized for the movie.<\/p>\n In his now-deleted\u00a0tweet, Mukesh stated that they haven\u2019t even started the process. \u201cOh wow, so Madhubala casting is already locked? Amazing. Meanwhile, I keep reading a new \u201cfinal\u201d name every day\u2026 so I guess I must be casting for the wrong Madhubala biopic\u2014because we haven\u2019t even started yet. #MadhubalaBiopic.\u201d<\/p>\n Take a look:<\/p>\n An industry insider told Filmfare that Bhansali wanted a fresh face to play the role of Madhubala in her biopic. Hence, Sai Pallavi<\/a> was one of his top choices. Even though discussions about the same were in full swing, it didn\u2019t end in favor of the Ek Din actress.<\/p>\n Regarded as one of the finest actors of Indian cinema, Madhubala entertained the audience with over 70 films, the majority of which were hits. Even after her demise, the Venus of Indian cinema continues to rule the hearts of her audience. Hence, making her biopic comes with a lot of responsibility towards her unmatched legacy.<\/p>\n For more updates, stay tuned to Pinkvilla!<\/p>\n