Recent reports claiming that Kiara Advani has been cast to play legendary actress Madhubala in an upcoming biopic have turned out to be false. According to the latest update, the actress has not been roped in for the role in the film reportedly backed by filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
Reports about Kiara Advani dismissed
Earlier, several reports suggested that Kiara Advani had been chosen to portray the iconic star in a biographical film. However, a report by Hindustan Times has clarified that these claims are baseless.
The publication quoted a source saying that there is “absolutely no truth” to the speculation that Kiara Advani has been cast in the project. The report further stated that the rumours circulating online are purely speculative and not connected to the actual casting process.
More about the Madhubala biopic
The much-discussed biopic on Madhubala has been generating curiosity among cinema lovers. As per reports, the project is expected to be directed by *Jasmeet K. Reen, known for directing the acclaimed film **Darlings, which starred **Alia Bhatt, **Vijay Varma, and *Shefali Shah.
While details about the cast and storyline are still under wraps, the film is expected to explore the life and career of Madhubala, one of the most celebrated actresses in the history of Hindi cinema.
Kiara Advani’s recent and upcoming projects
On the work front, Kiara Advani was recently seen in *War 2, directed by **Ayan Mukerji. The film also featured *Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR and was a part of *YRF Spy Universe, backed by **Aditya Chopra. In the movie, Kiara played the role of Kavya Luthra, the daughter of Colonel Luthra, portrayed by *Ashutosh Rana.
Next, the actress will be seen in *Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, starring **Yash. Directed by *Geetu Mohandas, the film’s release date was recently postponed and is now expected to hit theatres in June this year.
Remembering Madhubala
Madhubala remains one of the most iconic and admired actresses in Indian cinema. She began her acting career at a very young age and rose to fame with several successful films. One of her most memorable performances came in *Mughal-e-Azam, where she starred alongside *Dilip Kumar.
Despite her immense popularity and talent, her life was tragically short. Madhubala passed away in 1969 at the age of 36 after battling a prolonged illness.
With the biopic still in development and casting details yet to be officially announced, fans remain eager to see which actress will eventually bring the legendary star’s life story to the big screen.
