- By Swati Singh
- Sat, 09 Dec 2023 06:09 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Meghna Gulzar Ropes In Sidharth Malhotra For Next Project: After Sam Bahadur, Meghna Gulzar is teaming up with actor Sidharth Malhotra for their upcoming movie, set against the backdrop of a horrifying true story. According to a report by Pinkvilla, after prolonged discussions, Sidharth Malhotra and Meghna Gulzar have officially settled on a collaborative project. The subject they've chosen promises a narrative that is poised to captivate the entire nation with its shocking twists and turns.
A source told Pinkvilla, “Sid and Meghna Gulzar have been discussing a probable collaboration for a while now and they have finally zeroed in on a subject whose narrative will take the nation by shock. It’s set against the backdrop of a horrifying true story and the idea is to portray it with utmost sensitivity for the big screen. The film will go on floors by Mid-2024.”
The source further added, “Meghna had done all her research on this subject through the last few years and got the source material in place for the subject. She was deeply moved by all that happened and Sid resonated with her emotions on reading the script. Both stakeholders are looking forward to teaming up on this special project.”
About Sam Bahadur
'Sam Bahadur' is a biographical war drama film that revolves around the life of India's inaugural field marshal, Sam Manekshaw. Directed by Meghna Gulzar, who collaborated on the screenplay with Bhavani Iyer and Shantanu Srivastava, the film is produced by Ronnie Screwvala under the banner of RSVP Movies. Leading the cast is Vicky Kaushal in the titular role, and he is joined by a talented ensemble including Fatima Sana Shaikh, Sanya Malhotra, Neeraj Kabi, Edward Sonnenblick, and Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub. The film aims to portray the inspiring journey of Sam Manekshaw, the first field marshal of India, in a compelling and engaging manner.
As of December 8, 2023, Meghna Gulzar's film 'Sam Bahadur', featuring Vicky Kaushal in the lead role, has garnered a commendable worldwide collection of ₹53.8 crore within its initial eight days at the box office, as reported by Sacnilk's data. This indicates a noteworthy and positive response from audiences globally.