Saturday, March 28, 2026
ADVT 
Bollywood

Ritesh Batra To Direct Vidya Balan Series On Indira Gandhi

Darpan News Desk IANS, 19 Aug, 2019 06:27 PM
  • Ritesh Batra To Direct Vidya Balan Series On Indira Gandhi


Vidya Balan's latest film "Mission Mangal" had a good start at the box-office, and her debut web series, based on India's first and only woman Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, has now found a director.


The series will be helmed by Ritesh Batra, director of "The LunchBox" that stars Irrfan, Nimrat Kaur and Nawazuddin Siddiqui.


Earlier this year, Vidya had announced plans to work in a web series based on the life of Indira Gandhi.


"I am trying to do a web series, which will be based on the life of Indira Gandhiji. As of now, we are trying to do it, but let's see how it takes shape," Vidya had said.

 

"I feel doing a web series involves a lot of work. While doing a web series, a lot of people associate themselves with it as compared to making a film. So, it takes a lot of time. But when I will do it, I will make sure that it turns out really well," she had added.


Batra's latest release was "Photograph", earlier this year. The film stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Sanya Malhotra.

MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

Rishi Kapoor Lost 26 Kilos Battling Cancer, Says 'Had No Appetite For First Four Months'

The 66-year-old actor said that after starting the treatment he lost 26 kilos as he 'had no appetite for the first four months.'

Rishi Kapoor Lost 26 Kilos Battling Cancer, Says 'Had No Appetite For First Four Months'

Agree With Suriya: Kamal Haasan Backs Actor In Hindi Language Row

Released in June, the policy was seen by many as an effort to make Hindi mandatory till Class 8 and generated heated debate between the centre and political leaders from South Indian states  

Agree With Suriya: Kamal Haasan Backs Actor In Hindi Language Row

Kangana Is More Confident Today: Rajkummar Rao

Rajkummar Rao's forthcoming film "JudgeMentall Hai Kya" has been marred by controversy owing to the ongoing ugly spat between the film's heroine Kangana Ranaut and a section of the media.

Kangana Is More Confident Today: Rajkummar Rao

What About Their Families: Ajay Devgn Thinks We Shouldn't Be Unfair To Those Accused Of Harassment

Ajay Devgn had been vocal about lending his support to women who face harassment in the industry. But his recent statement has us confused.

What About Their Families: Ajay Devgn Thinks We Shouldn't Be Unfair To Those Accused Of Harassment

Sanjay Dutt 'Can't Dance Around Trees,' Lists Roles He'd Like To Do

His days of dancing around trees maybe over but Sanjay Dutt has set his sight on portraying meaningful characters, similar to the ones played by Hollywood veterans Mel Gibson and Denzel Washington.

Sanjay Dutt 'Can't Dance Around Trees,' Lists Roles He'd Like To Do

Salman Khan's Dabangg 3 Progress Report: Arbaaz Says 'People Have Lot Of Expectations'

Arbaaz Khan said, "We are in for a very long schedule... Hopefully we will wrap up the entire shoot by September."  

Salman Khan's Dabangg 3 Progress Report: Arbaaz Says 'People Have Lot Of Expectations'