Entertainment Desk (November 01, 2018): Bollywood’s esteemed director Sanjay Leela Bhansali after causing a storm at the box-office with his film ‘Padmaavat’ is getting ready to kick start his next project ‘Heera Mandi’.
Bollywood film-maker Sanjay Leela Bhansali is known for his larger than life films. The director has worked with some of the finest stars of the industry which includes the likes of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit, Rani Mukerji and his favourite on-screen pair, Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh.
Tentatively titled Heera Mandi, the film is said to be based on the notorious female gangster Gangubai Kothewala and revolve around the lives of prostitutes. Known as the Madam of Kamathipura, she was reportedly running numerous brothels in Mumbai. She was also quite popular amongst the masses for protecting women who were forced into prostitution.
Rumours state that the film will be boasting a star cast of Dixit, Mukerji and Sonam Kapoor Ahuja. However, the main lead might be essayed by Priyanka Chopra as Bhansali is writing the script keeping her in mind.
It was earlier reported that the film will star local actor Imran Abbas, however, the Bajirao Mastani director denied all such claims. He said, “These are all rumours. He is definitely not in the film. This news is completely false. I would rather cast an Indian actor for the role.”
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