Madhubala's biopic announced, Alia Bhatt's Darlings director Jasmeet K Reen to helm the project

After a lot of buzz, it has finally been confirmed that a biopic on the legendary actress Madhubala is in the works. On Friday (March 15), a big announcement was made in this regard.

Filmmaker Jasmeet K Reen, who has previously helmed Alia Bhatt's Darlings, will direct the biopic. However, there is no confirmation on which actor will play the role of the veteran actress. If reports are to be believed then Alia Bhatt isone of the actresses who is in the talks to portray the role of the iconic star.

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Making theannouncement,Sony Pictures wrote,''#ExcitingNews! We're thrilled to announce our upcoming film honouring the legendary Madhubala, the epitome of grace and talent. Stay tuned for updates! #MadhubalaFilm✨.''

They also shared a poster thatread,''Madhubala, the venus of Indian cinema."

The movie based on the life of Madhubala has been in the talks for a while now. The late star, who was known as 'India's Marilyn Monroe', was one of the most celebrated actors of Indian cinema, and was considered the epitome of beauty and grace.

In her career spanning decades, the late actressappeared in more than 60 classicslike Neel Kamal (1947) and Amar (1954), Mahal (1949), Badal (1951) and Tarana (1951). Despite playing so many roles, Madhubala is remembered for her iconic portrayal of Anarkali in the epic drama Mughal-e-Azam (1960).

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The biopic is produced by Sony Pictures International Productions and Brewing Thoughts Pvt. Ltd. Madhubala’s sister Madhur Brij Bhushan and Arvind Kumar Malviya [Madhubala Ventures] are co-producers of the film.

In 2022, Madhubala's sister reacted to the news of the actor's biopic, saying that there will be “only one” Madhubala biopic that will be backed by her team.''

She told Pinkvilla, “The idea is to not hurt anyone’s sentiments (through the said biopic) but we will showcase several unknown facets of Madhu Apa’s life which aren’t out in public. The film shall also put a number of misnomers/inaccuracies about her life to rest. Makers of Apa’s biopic backed by me will have all the creative freedom to put out her life in a truthful and honest manner.”