Vijay Varma and National Award-winning filmmaker Nagraj Manjule are all set to collaborate on a new web series, Matka King. As per the latest updates, the makers of the show have finalized Marathi actress Sai Tamhankar as the new cast member.
Nagraj Manjule’s works include films like Sairat and Fandry. And now, he is preparing for Matka King, an upcoming Amazon Prime web series. Sai Tamhankar’s entry to the show follows the announcement of her appearance in Excel Entertainment projects, Ground Zero and Agni, where she will be seen in significant roles.
This is Sai’s first collaboration with Nagraj Manjule, which has created a lot of buzz and excitement among the fans. The actress shared her excitement to work with the acclaimed filmmaker in a recent interview. She said that he has been on her “wish list” for some time now and she has been very open about it with the media. At the same, time she is nervous to work with him. Speaking further she expressed enthusiasm at the opportunity to work with Vijay Varma, someone she considers a “great actor.” She added, “Now, I cannot reveal much about my part here but all in all it’s a sudden breeze of excitement and thrill in my life right now.”
As per more information, Matka King is based on true events inspired by the life of Ratan Khatri, the founder of gambling in India. Hence, the series will reportedly be set in the backdrop of the 60s as well as the 90s. It is being produced by Siddharth Roy Kapur, under the banner of Roy Kapur Films. Talking about the show, the director stated that cannot wait to share this “very unique and captivating story,” through OTT. He added, “I truly hope that the viewers enjoy the world of the ‘Matka King’ as much as we are enjoying the process of creating it.” So far, Vijay Varma and Sai Tamhankar are confirmed as the important cast members of the show.
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