Apart from Gangubai Kathiawadi and Heera Mandi, another dream project of Sanjay Leela Bhansali has been grabbing headlines.
That’s right – we’re talking about Baiju Bawra!
And it looks like the ace filmmaker is keen to lock in one of his favourites as the female lead – none other than the gorgeous Deepika Padukone! If the recent Pinkvilla report is to be believed then the project will go on floors by Mid-2022.
“Ever since Bhansali decided to revisit Baiju Bawra, he was clear on getting Deepika on board the film to play the role of dacoit queen, Roopmati, from the 1952 original. Both Deepika and SLB have done multiple meetings to discuss the film and the character and the talks are in the advanced stage at the moment.“
“The paperwork is yet to be done and things will be locked once both the stakeholders mutually agree on certain aspects. Given the way things are proceeding at the moment, it’s going to be a yes from DP,” revealed a source to the portal.
Meanwhile casting for Baiju, Gauri, Tansen and Akbar is also underway. Last year, it was being speculated that Ranbir Kapoor would be playing the male lead but he quickly shut down the rumours saying he had never been offered the film.
“No, it’s a complete rumour. I haven’t been offered any film from him.” Ranbir had commented.