Kangana to play Indira Gandhi in political period drama

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Kangana Ranaut will essay the role of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in an upcoming political drama. The actress says the yet-untitled film is not a biopic and has also revealed that many prominent actors will be a part of the upcoming project. </p>
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"Yes, we are working on the project and the script is in final stages. It is not the biopic of Indira Gandhi, it is a grand period film, to be precise a political drama that will help my generation to understand (the) socio-political landscape of current India," said Kangana.</p>
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"Many prominent actors will be part of this film and of course I am looking forward to playing the most iconic leader that we have had in the history of Indian politics," she said. She added that "the film is based on a book", although she did not elaborate on which written work.</p>
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The actress will produce the film that will feature Emergency and Operation Blue Star. Director Sai Kabir, who worked with her earlier in <em>Revolver Rani</em> will write the story and screenplay, and also direct the project. Kabir flew to Bhopal where the actress is currently shooting for <em>Dhaakad</em> and has already done a few sittings with the actress. The screenplay is ready, according to sources.</p>
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<em>(IANS)</em></p>
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