film maker Siddharth P Malhotra revealed that the script for the much-anticipated Meena Kumari biopic, reportedly titled ‘Kamal Or Meena’, is now complete, and its premise is unlike anything seen before in an Indian biopic, drawn entirely from personal letters and diary entries left behind by the legendary actor himself.
At the heart of the screenplay is Meena Kumari’s own words
Speaking to Mid-Day, Siddharth P Malhotra revealed that the script has been developed from an extraordinary archive of correspondence between Meena Kumari and her filmmaker-husband Kamal Amrohi. “Fortunately, we have their handwritten love letters and diaries. So, our film is based on their 2000 letters and diary notes. In a way, they told us what to write in our own language,” he said.The film is set to explore the deeply complex and tragic relationship between Kumari and Amrohi, with a significant focus on their iconic 1972 film ‘Paqeezah’. The screenplay is penned by acclaimed writers Bhavani Iyer and Kausar Munir.
Casting is still going on
With the script locked, the production is now focusing on assembling its cast. Malhotra confirmed, “We have finished the scripting and are working towards the casting. Hopefully the project will go on sale by the end of the year.”Speculations are rife as to who Meena Kumari will play on screen Kiara AdvaniIts name comes up again and again in the report. However, the director’s clearance has not been finalised. “Until it’s locked, it’s not locked. It [how] Business is. It’s not just the actors; It is the overall cost of things [that is a determinant]he said.
Another Meena Kumari biopic has been cancelled
‘Kamal Aur Meena’ is not the only biopic announced on the legendary actor. Fashion designer-producer Manish Malhotra also announced a biopic on Meena Kumari starring Kriti Shannon. Later that project was shelved.
About the upcoming release of the director
Siddharth P Malhotra’s next release is ‘Ikka’, a film starring Sunny Deol and Akshay Khanna, to stream on Netflix from July 10.
