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Priyanka's literary turn
By Vickey Lalwani, Mumbai Mirror | Jul 25, 2014, 04.07 AM IST
The actress will play Sahir Ludhianvi's love interest Amrita Pritam in his biopic.
Ever since the biopic of renowned poet-lyricist Sahir Ludhianvi was announced earlier this year, speculation has been rife about the film's cast. After Irrfan Khan was signed on to play the Urdu poet-lyricist, the question on everyone's mind was: Who will play Amrita Pritam, literary giant and Ludhianvi's love interest, on screen. Speculation had been rife that Priyanka Chopra may bite the bait.
Mirror now has it that Priyanka has agreed to play the female lead in the film tentatively titled Gustaakhiyaan, which is being helmed by Ashi Dua (Bombay Talkies producer) and is expected to go on floors early next year.
Priyanka took her time before giving the final nod. A source close to the film says, "She was always the first choice for the role. Ashi is sure that Priyanka fits the bill."
The 28-year old filmmaker started working on the biopic soon after her marriage to hotelier Sunny Sara in March.
Amrita chronicled her affection for Ludhianvi in her autobiography, Rasidi Ticket. The two never married and she found solace in the companionship of renowned artist and writer Imroz. Their relationship lasted 40 years, until Pritam's death in 2005.
Priyanka and Ashi remained unavailable for comment.
Ever since the biopic of renowned poet-lyricist Sahir Ludhianvi was announced earlier this year, speculation has been rife about the film's cast. After Irrfan Khan was signed on to play the Urdu poet-lyricist, the question on everyone's mind was: Who will play Amrita Pritam, literary giant and Ludhianvi's love interest, on screen. Speculation had been rife that Priyanka Chopra may bite the bait.
Mirror now has it that Priyanka has agreed to play the female lead in the film tentatively titled Gustaakhiyaan, which is being helmed by Ashi Dua (Bombay Talkies producer) and is expected to go on floors early next year.
Priyanka took her time before giving the final nod. A source close to the film says, "She was always the first choice for the role. Ashi is sure that Priyanka fits the bill."
The 28-year old filmmaker started working on the biopic soon after her marriage to hotelier Sunny Sara in March.
Amrita chronicled her affection for Ludhianvi in her autobiography, Rasidi Ticket. The two never married and she found solace in the companionship of renowned artist and writer Imroz. Their relationship lasted 40 years, until Pritam's death in 2005.
Priyanka and Ashi remained unavailable for comment.
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