Subrata 'Saharasri' Roy biopic: All you need to know about Sudipto Sen directorial

Subrata Roy passed away on November 14. The Sahara India Pariwar co-founder had been suffering from prolonged illness. This very year, on the occasion of his 75th birthday, a biopic on his life and legacy had been announced. The film in the works carries the names of trailblazers in their respective fields to the tune of AR Rahman, Gulzar as well as The Kerala Story director, Sudipto Sen.Subrata Roy's biopic has been titled SaharasriSubrata Roy had turned 75 this year. The Sahara India Pariwar founder's birthday is celebrated every year on June 10. On the same date this year, a motion poster of the film was released which portrayed a sum of ₹25000 crores being credited to the 'People of India' via a cheque. The motion poster also revealed the name of the biopic - Saharasri - the adapted name of his brand, Sahara.SUBRATA ROY BIOPIC ANNOUNCED… ‘THE KERALA STORY’ DIRECTOR SUDIPTO SEN TO DIRECT… On #SubrataRoy’s 75th birthday today, Dr #JayantilalGada and #SandeepSingh announce their first collaboration: A biopic on #SubrataRoy [founder of Sahara India Pariwar], titled #Saharasri…… pic.twitter.com/fTfEqRBIbY— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) June 10, 2023 The biopic is set to be directed by The Kerala Story director Sudipto Sen. The music for the film will be given by AR Rahman with the lyrics being penned by Gulzar. Allegedly, the name of a top actor has been locked in for the film, details of which were soon to be shared as per the June announcement - no intimation on this has come thus far. Additionally, Saharasri has been penned by Rishi Virmani, Sudipto Sen and Sandeep Singh. The film also marks the first collaboration between Dr. Jayantilal Gada and Sandeep Singh.Sahara India Pariwar releases official statement addressing Subrata Roy's deathAn official statement released by Sahara India Pariwar intimated that Subrata Roy passed away due to complications stemming from metatastic malignancy, hypertension and diabetes. He was 75 years of age. The statement also expressed a commitment to uphold the Saharasri legacy in the years to come. Excerpts from the release read, "Saharasri ji an inspirational leader and visionary, passed away on 14th November 2023 at 10.30 pm due to cardiorespiratory arrest following an extended battle with complications arising from metastatic malignancy, hypertension, and diabetes. He was admitted to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital &amp; Medical Research Institute (KDAH) on 12th November, 2023 following a decline in health...Sahara India Pariwar is committed to upholding Saharasri’s legacy and will continue to honor his vision in driving our organization."

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Subrata 'Saharasri' Roy biopic: All you need to know about Sudipto Sen directorial

Sahara India Pariwar founder Subrata Roy's passing has reignited interest in the business stalwart's biopic which had been announced earlier this year.

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