7th June 2023, Mumbai: There has been a lot of buzz surrounding the biopic of Parveen Babi in recent days. Actress Urvashi Rautela has claimed that she will be portraying the role of Parveen Babi in this much-anticipated biopic. However, an English news portal has raised doubts about this claim, labeling it as fake news. On the other hand, the film’s writer has refuted these allegations. To shed light on the matter, ‘Amar Ujala’ reached out to the film’s writer, Dheeraj Mishra, who provided detailed insights into the biopic.
In a conversation with Dheeraj Mishra, the writer revealed, “I have been working on Parveen Babi’s biopic even before the COVID-19 pandemic. During my research, I had the opportunity to meet some relatives of Parveen Babi, who are relatively unknown to the public. I also worked with BR Ishara Sahab for some time. Although the film we were supposed to collaborate on never materialized, he shared many stories about Parveen Babi. The information I gathered from him will be incorporated into this biopic.”
When asked about casting Urvashi Rautela in the film, Dheeraj Mishra explained, “Before considering Urvashi Rautela, we had Sonakshi Sinha and Shraddha Kapoor in mind. However, when we saw Urvashi Rautela’s performance in the music video ‘Bijli Ki Taar’ for the song ‘Jawani Teri Bijli Ki Taar Hai,’ we were convinced that she would be the perfect fit for the role of Parveen Babi. Her appearance bears a striking resemblance to Parveen Babi, and we also wanted someone relatively new to the industry for the portrayal of Parveen Babi.”
Dheeraj Mishra emphasized that this biopic on Parveen Babi would be the first official one made on her life. The film’s producer, Wasim Khan, had approached Urvashi Rautela with the project two months ago, and upon reading the script, she readily agreed to be a part of it. Further details, such as the commencement of filming and the cast of the film, will be officially announced in due course.
The story of Parveen Babi is unique and distinct from others, making it a highly anticipated biopic. Audiences are eager to see Urvashi Rautela step into the shoes of this remarkable character.