There’s a buzz doing the rounds that actress Kiara Advani has been approached to portray the iconic Meena Kumari in an upcoming biopic. Reports claimed that director Siddharth P Malhotra saw Kiara as the perfect choice for the role of the legendary actress, and had already narrated the script to her. According to sources, Kiara who is currently pregnant and recently made waves with her debut at the Met Gala, is said to have loved the story and may soon give it a green light. However, when we reached out to Malhotra, he clarified the rumours, and said, “This is all a hypothesis. I am in New York now and I will be back in Mumbai by the end of July, and only then will I start with my narration. I am going to lock Kamal Amrohi’s casting first. Until then, I won’t move on to casting for Meena Kumari ji’s role.”

Director Siddharth P Malhotra, known for films like Hichki and Maharaj, acknowledged that rumours around the biopic’s casting continue to circulate. “Every now & then, rumours surface of a certain Bollywood actress being approached for the biopic. I don’t think before September we can officially announce Kamal Amrohi & Meena ji’s casting,” he said. When asked if Kiara had been in discussions with him for the role at any point, Malhotra said, “We have had conversations about possibly doing it. She is pregnant & will deliver in some time. Now in the last few months before delivery, it is unrealistic to discuss this.”
Malhotra has officially secured the rights for the film, which aims to bring to life the epic real-life love story between celebrated actress Meena Kumari & legendary director-screenwriter Kamal Amrohi.