In an exciting update, Sony Pictures International Productions finally announced a biopic on the famous actress Madhubala on Friday. During her two decades-long career, Madhubala was adored by Indian audiences and affectionately referred to as the 'Venus of Indian Cinema', 'the living Taj Mahal', and even 'India's Marilyn Monroe'.

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It's official: A Madhubala biopic is in the making

The makers of the film have announced that Jasmeet K. Reen will be directing the upcoming film. Jasmeet previously directed the Netflix movie 'Darlings' starring Alia Bhatt, Vijay Verma, and Shefali Shah.

Though Darlings was her directorial debut, the film received critical acclaim and praise from the audience. The recent announcement of the biopic comes after reports that fashion designer Manish Malhotra was also planning to make a film on Madhubala.

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The Madhubala biopic will be jointly produced by Sony Pictures International Productions and Brewing Thoughts Pvt. Ltd. The film will also be co-produced by Madhubala's sister, Madhur Brij Bhushan, and Arvind Kumar Malviya of Madhubala Ventures.

In a post on the Sony Pictures Instagram handle, the makers wrote, 'Exciting News! We're thrilled to announce our upcoming film honoring the legendary Madhubala, the epitome of grace and talent. Get ready to delve into the timeless charm and captivating story of one of Bollywood's most iconic stars. Stay tuned for updates!'

More about Madhubala and her contribution to the film industry

The producers of the film are committed to portraying Madhubala's personality in the most authentic way, while keeping in mind the legacy of the late actress. The 'Venus of Indian Cinema' was active in the industry for two decades, during which she acted in more than 60 films.

She is known for her roles in some films like Mughal-e-Azam, Mr. and Mrs. 55, Half Ticket, Mahal, and Badal, to name a few.

Madhubala is known for being one of the highest paid and greatest Indian actresses of all time. The Mughal-e-Azam actress was also known for being extremely beautiful, which she never tried to hide under a layer of make-up.

Because of her captivating beauty and boundless talent, fans are curious to know who will play the lead role in the biopic. Currently, names like Madhuri Dixit, Alia Bhatt, Kriti Sanon, and Deepika Padukone are reportedly being considered.