‘Padmaavat’ re-release: Experience the epic again in theatres on THIS date
Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the film features Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, and Shahid Kapoor in powerful roles.
After starring in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s magnum opus Padmaavat, Deepika Padukone is set to play yet another strong character. Deepika will now be seen as gangster Sapna Didi in her next film.
In the upcoming film, which will be directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, Deepika will portray the mafia queen’s character popular known as Sapna Didi.
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Reportedly, Deepika says the “incredible” story of the lady don encouraged her to take up the project. “I guess I am drawn to strong characters. I am very excited to play this part. Like ‘Padmaavat’ was a 13th-century old story that even after so many years the power of women is visible to all today. We are standing up for ourselves with dignity. I find her journey so relevant. It is going to be similar with Vishal sir’s film.”
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The actress added, “The story is based on Sapna Didi, I don’t know what the title is at the moment. It is a true story. It is an incredible story, her transformation is amazing.”
The movie is based on the life and times of Ashraf Khan, who was a feared name in the underworld. Sapna Didi was married to Ashraf. Apparently, after Dawood got Ashraf killed in a police encounter, Sapna decided to avenge his death. Sapna joined hands with Hussaid Ustara, a man who hated Dawood and also had a short stint as a police informer to bring him down. She reportedly hatched a plan to kill Dawood at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, but it turned out that the notorious underworld don had ordered that she be murdered in the most brutal manner.
Produced by Prernaa Arora’s Kriarj Entertainment, the film is an adaptation of S Hussain Zaidi’s book “Mafia Queens of Mumbai”.
Deepika said she is elated to start working on the film, which also features her “Piku” co-star Irrfan Khan.”I would soon start prep work on Vishal sir’s film. Workshops are planned and physical prep work also needs to be done,” she added. The shooting for the film is expected to start from next month in Nepal. The movie is set to hit the theatres by year end.
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