Alia Bhatt's 'Darlings' director Jasmeet K Reen to helm Madhubala biopic

After much anticipation, it has been officially announced that a biopic portraying the life of the iconic actor Madhubala is currently in development. Renowned filmmaker Jasmeet K Reen, known for directing the acclaimed Alia Bhatt starrer 'Darlings', will be at the helm of this ambitious project. The news was confirmed by the producers Sony Pictures International Productions and Brewing Thoughts Pvt. Ltd. The biopic is co-produced by Madhubala’s sister, Madhur Brij Bhushan, and Arvind Kumar Malviya under the banner Madhubala Ventures.

The caption read, “ 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! #MadhubalaFilm #BollywoodLegend #ComingSoon ,”



The announcement follows reports suggesting that fashion designer Manish Malhotra was also preparing a film centered on Madhubala, featuring Kriti Sanon in the lead role.

In October 2022, Madhubala’s sister, Madhur Brij Bhushan, firmly denied the existence of any other film projects and emphasised that only one Madhubala biopic was supported by her and her

Bhushan in an interview with Pinkvilla had mentioned that the idea is to not hurt anyone’s sentiments but they will showcase several unknown facets of Madhu Apa’s life which aren’t out in public. The film shall also put several misnomers/inaccuracies about her life to rest. Makers of Apa’s biopic backed by him will have all the creative freedom to put out her life truthfully and honestly.

During her two-decade-long career, Madhubala starred in approximately 60 films and was considered one of the highest-earning actresses of her time. Madhubala was celebrated for her beauty and notable performances in movies such as 'Mr. and Mrs. 55', 'Half Ticket', 'Mughal-e-Azam', 'Mahal', and 'Badal', among others.