Kiara Advani approached for Meena Kumari biopic, might mark return to performing after being pregnant with movie on 'Tragedy Queen'

Jun 24, 2025 10:04 AM IST

Kiara Advani is in talks to play Meena Kumari on the large display screen in a biopic that has the backing of the household of the late actor’s husband, Kamal Amrohi.

Even as Kriti Sanon’s title had been doing the rounds as one of many favourites to play the late actor Meena Kumari in her biopic, new developments point out Kiara Advani could also be near signing on the dotted line. Sources near the event say that the actor has been approached for the function and she or he has liked the script.

Kiara Advani is in talks to play Meena Kumari on the large display screen.

About the Meena Kumari biopic

Sources say that Kiara has been approached for the formidable venture and was given a narration a while again. The actor is alleged to have ‘liked the narration’ based on the sources. However, the actor has not but signed on the dotted line giving her last nod to the venture. The movie’s crew feels that Kiara is the proper alternative for the function, given the mix of her look and performing abilities.

Meena Kumari, born Mahjabeen Bano, is thought to be some of the profitable feminine stars in Hindi cinema historical past, and in addition some of the critically acclaimed. Called the Tragedy Queen, Meena Kumari had a penchant for taking part in tragic and dramatic roles in a profession that spanned twenty years. She labored in hits like Baiju Bawra, Parineeta, Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam, Kaajal, and Pakeezah. Before her demise on the age of 38, she gained 4 Filmfare Best Actress Awards.

The rights to Meena Kumari’s life story have been acquired by Sidharth P. Malhotra in collaboration with Saregama and the Amrohi household. The household of Kamal Amrohi, filmmaker and Meena Kumari’s husband, are backing the official biopic, which has generated plenty of buzz for the venture.

Kiara’s upcoming work

If Kiara indicators the movie, this might mark her first venture post-pregnancy. The actor introduced that she was anticipating her first baby with husband Sidharth Malhotra in February this 12 months. The couple has not shared a due date for his or her kid’s supply, however it’s more likely to be within the winter this 12 months.

Kiara has two different large tasks lined up. She will probably be first seen in YRF Spy Universe movie War 2, which stars Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR. Following this, she is going to seem alongside Yash in Toxic.