Published 14:40 IST, October 3rd 2019

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan to play a negative role in Ponniyin Selvan?

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is all set to star in Mani Ratnam's next Tamil movie Ponniyin Selvan in which she is said to play a negative role. Read to know more

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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is one of most loved actor in industry, which is evident from her fan following. Since her debut in Bollywood with Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya in 1997, she has been in limelight. actor was last seen in Fanney Khan along with Anil Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao. Aishwarya is w all set to star in Tamil movie Ponniyin Selvan in which she is said to play a negative role. Read to kw more.

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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in Ponniyin Selvan

Directed by Mani Ratnam, Ponniyin Selvan is an adaption of Tamil vel of same name, written by Kalki Krishnamoorthy. Recently, actor confirmed that she is playing a vital role in Mani Ratnam's ambitious project. According to reports, she will be seen in a negative role-playing Nandini. In vel, Nandini is wife of chancellor and treasurer of Chola kingdom, Periya Pazhuvettaraiyar. She is a strong woman who is hungry for power and plots downfall of Chola kingdom by manipulating her husband. However, any official confirmation is yet to be made.

In an interview with a leading daily, Aishwarya revealed about her being a part of film. She said that, even though Mani has t formally anunced it himself, she is working with him. Aishwarya made her acting debut in Mani Ratnam’s Iruvar in 1997. Talking about working with Mani, she said that she will always be more than thrilled, excited, overwhelmed, humbled, and just happy to work with her guru. In ar interview with a daily, she was asked about movie. She replied that it will be unfair to override Mani Ratman and speak about film. Even though re is such warmth and familiarity in ir professional relationship today, it is his wish to share details with world whenever he chooses to, she added.

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Ponniyin Selvan 

According to reports, Ponniyin Selvan has an impressive star cast. It includes Vikram, Mohan Babu, Jayam Ravi, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Anushka Shetty, Karthi, Keerthi Suresh, and many or promising actors. Shooting for film is rumoured to start in December. It is reportedly produced under Lyca productions. However, any official confirmation about project is yet to be made.

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13:40 IST, October 3rd 2019