Headlined by gorgeous Kriti Sanon, the much-awaited and highly-anticipated Meena Kumari biopic will mark the directorial debut of Manish Malhotra. The actress is ready to play the most coveted and celebrated icon of the film industry on the silver screen, the legendary Meena Kumari. The film will mark her first-ever biopic. It will also see Manish Malhotra making his debut as a director.
As per the sources close to Mid-Day, the actress is watching some of the most celebrated and classic movies of the legendary diva. Also, she is reading her old interviews.
Spilling some interesting beans about how the talented actress is prepping for the Meena Kumari biopic, one of the sources revealed, “Even as she is shooting for Do Patti with Kajol, Kriti is watching Meena Kumari’s notable films, including Baiju Bawra [1952], Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam [1962] and Pakeezah [1972]. She is studying her performances and mannerisms to internalize the nuances that made her an icon.” The source added, “Considering the actor’s off-screen life will be an important part of the retelling, Kriti has extensively read her old interviews and biographies, gaining insight into her struggles. They have given her a profound understanding of her personality. This soft prep will continue till mid-September, after which the hard prep, including table reads and workshops, will begin.”