Kangana Ranaut to essay role of Indira Gandhi in upcoming movie

New Delhi, January 29: Actress Kangana Ranaut always is in the headlines, either for her performances in films or her social media presence however, the actress is now in limelight for her upcoming new movie. The Thalaivi actress Kangana Ranaut is going to essay the role of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in an upcoming political drama.

 

 

 

The actress took to her Twitter handle to react to some pictures that started floating from her 2010 photoshoot. Director Sai Kabir, who has already worked with Kangana in Revolver Rani, will write the story and screenplay, and also direct the project.

 

 

 

Talking about the film Kangana said the yet-untitled film is not a biopic and has also revealed that many prominent actors will be a part of the upcoming project. "Yes, we are working on the project and the script is in the final stages. It is not the biopic of Indira Gandhi, it is a grand period film, to be precise a political drama that will help my generation to understand (the) socio-political landscape of current India," said Kangana.

 

"Many prominent actors will be part of this film and of course I am looking forward to playing the most iconic leader that we have had in the history of Indian politics," said the actress.

 

Kangana added that "the film is based on a book", although she did not elaborate on which written work. The actress will produce the film that will feature Emergency and Operation Blue Star.