Kangana Ranaut to play role of former PM Indira Gandhi in political period drama: Reports

Kangana Ranaut is all set to essay role of former Prime Minister of India Indira Gandhi in an upcoming political drama. actor said yet-untitled film is t a biopic and has also revealed that many prominent actors will be a part of upcoming project. Re furr to kw more about what Kangana has to say about her role. 

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Kangana Ranaut to play role of former PM Indira Gandhi

Kangana Ranaut h always maintained that her films are a way of speaking her mind about political and social issues. According to reports, after completing shoot of Thalaivi, Kangana has come onboard ar film with a political background. actor will essay role of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in an upcoming political drama. Kangana said yet-untitled film is t a biopic and has also revealed that many prominent actors will be a part of upcoming project. "Yes, we are working on project and script is in final sts. It is t biopic of Indira Gandhi, it is a grand period film, to be precise a political drama that will help my generation to understand () socio-political landscape of current India," said Kangana, in a statement released by her office.

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"Many prominent actors will be part of this film and of course I am looking forward to playing most iconic leer that we have h in history of Indian politics," said actor. Kangana ded that " film is based on a book", although she did t elaborate on which written work. She will produce a film that will depict Emergency and Operation Blue Star.

Director Sai Kabir, who worked with Kangana earlier in Revolver Rani will write story and screenplay, and also direct project. period film will be mounted on a very big scale, and have actors portraying Sanjay Gandhi, Rajeev Gandhi, Morarji Desai, and Lal Bahur Shashtri among or prominent figures. Kabir flew to Bhopal where actress is currently shooting for Dhaak and has alrey done a few sittings with actress. screenplay is rey, according to sources. Or than Dhaka, Kangana Ranaut also has film Tejas in pipeline. Kangana in a statement said, "Tejas is an exhilarating story where I have privilege of playing an air force pilot. I am houred to be a part of a film that celebrates se brave men & women in uniform who make immense sacrifices in line of duty every day. Our film celebrates armed forces and its heroes ... Excited to take this journey with Sarvesh and Ronnie."

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Kangana Ranaut's movies

Along with Aparajita Ayodhya, recently actor also anunced that she will star in second installment of Manikarnika franchise, titled Manikarnika Returns: Legend Of Didda. first movie received a positive response and was also selected for Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival. film also features Jisshu Sengupta, Atul Kulkarni, Ankita Lokhande, Danny Denzongpa and was directed by Rha Krishna Jagarlamudi and Kangana Ranaut. 

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(With Inputs from PR)