In the golden era of Indian cinema, the one name that captured the hearts of many and who gave to its fans films that are timeless gems is none other than the gorgeous Meena Kumari. Recently many rumors are flowing in Bollywood town surrounding the making of Meena Kumari’s biopic.
After much speculation surrounding the Meena Kumari biopic, Manish Malhotra, the celebrity fashion designer, has officially confirmed that he will be directing the film, marking his debut as a director.
He mentioned that the movie is currently in the scripting stage and is inspired by Meena Kumari’s books.
In an interview with Film Companion, Manish expressed his fascination with Meena Kumari and how Rekha’s words influenced him to take on this project. Rekha once told him that he would truly understand Meena Kumari’s brilliance when he turned 40, and that turned out to be true.
At 40, Manish began to comprehend the genius of Meena Kumari, Nargis ji, Dilip Kumar, and Guru Dutt. He even started watching movies from that era to better understand and appreciate their acting styles.
The controversy surrounding Meena Kumari’s biopic
Before Manish’s confirmation, reports of him directing the film had already gone viral. Meena Kumari’s son, Tajdar Amrohi, had also spoken about the project and threatened legal action against Kriti Sanon and Manish Malhotra if the film proceeded without their approval.
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As per reports, there are speculations that Kriti Sanon will portray the role of the legendary actress Meena Kumari in the biopic. Tajdar expressed his discontent and claimed that any movie based on Meena Kumari’s life would be full of lies.
The film’s development and choices have certainly generated considerable attention and anticipation among fans and the film industry alike.
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Tajdar Amrohi Speaks Out on Manish Malhotra’s Meena Kumari Biopic Starring Kriti Sanon
Recently, reports were circulating about the renowned fashion designer Manish Malhotra making his directorial debut with a biopic on the life of the late actress Meena Kumari, in which Kriti Sanon was speculated to portray the iconic actress.
Following this, rumors emerged about Meena Kumari’s stepson, Tajdar Amrohi, who has put all these rumors to rest and addressed the issue.
In an interview with Bollywood Bubble, Tajdar Amrohi expressed his distress over constantly receiving calls from around the world about the matter. He shared that his father passed away 30 years ago, and his stepmother,
Meena Kumari left this world 50 years ago, yet they are not being allowed for the biopic; Tajdar clarified that the situation had been blown out of proportion and nothing of that sort has occurred.
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His lawyer advised him that big production houses tend to seek publicity, and he could be labeled as attention-seeking if the film doesn’t move forward in the future; Tajdar emphasized that he doesn’t want to create unnecessary enmity and is not seeking publicity.
He stated that Manish Malhotra is a close friend of his and his family, and there might be understandings surrounding the film, which hasn’t even commenced yet.
Earlier, Tajdar also mentioned to ETimes that while Kriti Sanon is a talented actress, she should avoid playing the role of Meena Kumari to safeguard her reputation. Tajdar’s statement in both interviews indicates that he wants to ensure a respectful portrayal of his stepmother’s life on the screen and is concerned about the impact it may have on the actress’s image.
