While the wedding celebrations are in full swing for the newly-wed couple,
Priyanka Chopra and
Nick Jonas, speculations are already rife about her next film that will mark her return to Bollywood.
Buzz is that the actress, who is currently busy shooting for a Hindi fim 'The Sky is Pink', might take up the role of a real-life lady don of Mumbai. Known to be notorious, Gangubai Kothewali is going to be the subject of
Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s next, which has been tentatively titled '
Heera Mandi
'.
Also See: Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas wedding: The bride gets emotional during her Jaimala ceremonyOne of the most dreaded pimps of
Kamathipura
, Mumbai’s red light area, Gangubai was known as ‘Madam of Kamathipura’. She reportedly forced several women into prostitution, but it is believed that she did this to protect them and for their empowerment. A book, 'Mafia Queens of Bombay' has been written on her by
Hussain Zaidi
. She was said to be a powerful figure in the city.
Should Priyanka take up the role, it will yet another gritty role like Mary Kom under her belt.
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