Vidya Balan, who was last seen in sci-fi film Mission Mangal (2019), is presently shooting for her forthcoming film Shakuntala Devi: The Human Computer. Also starring Sanya Malhotra in the lead role, the biographical movie is based on the life of well-known mathematician Shakuntala Devi, who was also known as the human computer.
The latest we hear that Vidya Balan has signed yet another concept-based film with the makers of Shakuntala Devi: The Human Computer. Yes, according to fresh media reports, the National Film Award winning actress is set to play a Forest Officer is an upcoming Bollywood film based on the controversial killing of Maharashtra’s famous tigress, Avni.
“Vikram Malhotra of Abundantia Entertainment is planning to put a project in place that will revolve around the controversial case of Avni’s killing. They will present a factual but dramatized version of the event that got the nation divided in opinion," a source in the know informs an entertainment portal.
The source goes on to add that the makers feel Balan is apt to headline the untitled project. “They wanted a strong actress who can shoulder the film completely. They also needed someone who is a great performer. The makers have worked with Vidya on the Shakuntala Devi biopic and it was then that they offered her this film too. It’s a concept that appealed to Vidya and she has never done something like this before. She will be playing a forest officer in the movie.”
The source adds in conclusion, “The team wants to roll the film sometime in the next two months. This will be Vidya’s immediate next after the biopic on legendary mathematician and the human computer Shakuntala Devi.”
An official announcement confirming the project is awaited.
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