Jaya Bhattacharya in Rani Lakshmi Bai...

Contiloe Telefilms' Rani Lakshmi Bai to be launched on Zee TV has been in the talk for a while now. As we had reported earlier, Krratika Sengar will play Jhansi Ki Rani while Sameer Dharmadhikari will essay the role of Ganghadar Rao in the magnum opus historical show.

And the latest news coming in is that talented actress Jaya Bhattacharya will be part of the show.

According to our source, "She will essay a pivotal character, and will start shoot very soon".

We called up Jaya who confirmed the news and said, "I play the character of Sakku Bai in the show. I can't reveal any other detail as of now".

The show will also have Aroona Irani playing the role of Vahini Sahiba.

Let's wait and watch to know about the other talents making it into the show…

Reporter and Author: Ranjini Nair