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Kiara Advani negotiating Meena Kumari biopic? Makers clarified
Jun 24, 2025 06:08 pm
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Divya Delhi: Kiara Advani may play Meena Kumari in her biography, according to reports that she likes the material. However, filmmaker Siddharth P Malhotra, who owns Meena Kumari's life story, has denied the rumors and advised fans to wait for the official announcement. Read: Kiara Advani may comeback to acting after pregnancy with 'Tragedy Queen' biopic of Meena KumariOn Tuesday, Maharaj and Hichki actor Siddharth P Malhotra took to Instagram to clarify the film's buzz and deny Kiara's involvement. “Please avoid media speculation on Kamal and Meena's casting. He wrote, "The script is ready, and we're excited to announce it now that we have a cast and more." The director said, “Until then request everyone to avoid conjectures until they hear officially from us.” Kiara Advani is reportedly in talks to play Meena Kumari in the biopic, which may be her first feature following her pregnancy. According to sources, "Kiara was approached for the huge project and provided a narration some time back”. Kiara 'liked the narration', but "the actor is yet to sign on the dotted line and give a final nod". The source further stated that “Kiara is the perfect choice for the role, given the blend of her appearance and acting skills”.