Manish Malhotra confirms he is directing Meena Kumari’s biopic: Report

Celebrity designer Manish Malhotra recently confirmed that he will be directing the biopic of veteran actor Meena Kumari. 

In an interview with Film Companion, Manish said that he is working on the film, and it is at the scripting stage.

Lately, speculations had been floating around that the designer is helming the legendary actor’s biopic. 

“I don’t know how it got out but it is happening. We are still working on the script. The script is key, always. I have been reading her books. The film is based on her books. I have always been fascinated by Meena Kumari,” he said.

Manish also shared a heartwarming anecdote about how veteran actor Rekha inspired him to take up this project. “Rekha told me once that you know when you turn 40, you will understand the genius of Meena Kumari. And that is true. But I was young, and I was busy working, but when I turned 40 I not only understood the genius of Meena Kumari but even Nargis ji and Dilip Kumar and Guru Dutt. I started watching that cinema and understanding it so much better. I think Meena Kumari is phenomenal with her expressions, the way she uses her eyes and her adaa,” he added.

After reports of Manish directing the biopic was doing the rounds, Tajdar Amrohi, the stepson of Meena Kumari and son of  Kamal Amrohi, had reportedly expressed his discontent and even threatened legal action against Manish Malhotra and Kriti Sanon, who is reportedly being considered to play the actor on the big screen.