As fans wait to see Kriti Sanon bring Meena Kumari to life in the Manish Malhotra-directed biopic, it seems like the anticipation will last longer as the latest reports claim that it has been delayed again. As per reports, Manish and his team need more time to perfect the script of their period drama.
A source told Mid-Day, “The material will be vetted by multiple script doctors before it goes into filming. In a way, the delay might be good for the team. Since it’s a period drama, this allows them ample time for pre-production. Costumes are also a big part when recounting the story of one of Hindi cinema’s finest actors, and their recreation will take time. It will most likely roll in the first half of 2025.”
This is the second time that the film has been delayed. It was earlier supposed to go on floors in October 2023 but was delayed for a year. Now, there is another reported delay in the film’s schedule.
In August last year, a source close to Mid-Day mentioned that Kriti Sanon has been watching old films and reading interviews of Meena Kumari to prepare for the role and learn how the legendary actress acted and behaved in her films and in real life.
“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. 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,” a source had said.
The film, centred around the life of Bollywood’s ‘Tragedy Queen,’ will also mark Kriti Sanon’s first biopic. Fashion designer Manish Malhotra his making his directorial debut with it. Meanwhile, there is no official statement about the film’s delay from the team yet.
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