Sunday, December 21, 2025
ADVT 
Bollywood

Director Omung Kumar Claims That He's Proud To Helm A Biopic On Narendra Modi

Darpan News Desk IANS, 09 Jan, 2019 02:38 AM

    National-Award winning filmmaker Omung Kumar says to direct a biopic on Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a huge responsibility and he is proud to helm it.


    Kumar, who has previously directed movies like "Mary Kom" and "Sarbjit", took to Twitter and called Modi "one the most prolific leaders in the history of India."


    "To direct a biopic of a man Shri Narendra Modiji who is one the most prolific leaders in the history of India is a huge responsibility and I am proud to helm it. Vivek Oberoi to play the legend. Produced by Suresh Oberoi and Sandip Ssingh," the director tweeted on Monday.


    The official poster of the film based on the life of Modi was launched on Monday by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.


    Titled as "PM Narendra Modi", it stars actor Vivek Anand Oberoi. The tagline reads, "Deshbhakti ki meri shakti hai". The film's poster was launched in 27 languages.

    MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

    Honoured That John Entrusted Me With '1911': Nikkhil Advani

    Filmmaker Nikkhil Advani says he is honoured that actor-producer John Abraham chose him to helm "1911", which will tell the story of an iconic event in India's sports history.

    Honoured That John Entrusted Me With '1911': Nikkhil Advani

    10 Years On, Bollywood Remembers 26/11

    10 Years On, Bollywood Remembers 26/11
    It has been 10 years since the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack happened, the dark memories of shooting and killing of innocent people by terrorists still flicker alive. The Hindi film fraternity on Monday paid tribute to those who sacrificed their lives.

    10 Years On, Bollywood Remembers 26/11

    Odisha Police To Beef Up Security For SRK After Kalinga Sena Threats

    Odisha Police To Beef Up Security For SRK After Kalinga Sena Threats
    The commissionerate police on Saturday said that adequate security measures will be taken for the visit of Shah Rukh Khan to Odisha after the Kalinga Sena threatened to throw ink on his face.

    Odisha Police To Beef Up Security For SRK After Kalinga Sena Threats

    Abhishek, Kareena, Anil Kapoor On How They ‘Indianised’ Netflix’s Mowgli

    Actor Abhishek Bachchan on Sunday said voice-over for the Indianised version of English movie "Mowgli: The Legend of the Jungle" has been challenging and liberating.

    Abhishek, Kareena, Anil Kapoor On How They ‘Indianised’ Netflix’s Mowgli

    Juhi Parmar Has No Qualms About Playing Mom On-Screen

    Juhi Parmar Has No Qualms About Playing Mom On-Screen
    Actress Juhi Parmar, also a mother to a girl, says she doesn't choose her roles according to age, and doesn't mind having on-screen children.

    Juhi Parmar Has No Qualms About Playing Mom On-Screen

    Vinta Nanda On Why Going To The Police Wasn't An Option For Her

    Writer-director Vinta Nanda, who has accused actor Alok Nath of rape, on Sunday said the onus is back on her as she now has to undergo medical tests to help investigate the alleged incident that happened nearly two decades ago.

    Vinta Nanda On Why Going To The Police Wasn't An Option For Her