Veteran actor Anupam Kher is set to play Manmohan Singh in the movie based on the book The Accidental Prime Minister written by the former prime minister's media adviser Sanjay Baru.
The 62-year-old actor said that he is essaying the role of Singh in the film to be directed by debutante Vijay Ratnakar Gutte.
National Award-winning filmmaker Hansal Mehta is working on the screenplay.
"Yes, I am writing it," Mehta said.
The makers will be releasing the first look of the film tomorrow.
Character artists, assistant directors, makeup artists and technical crews are among those hit hardest, with many relying on daily shoots and project-based income
Many people in the survey said payments for available projects have fallen by nearly 50 to 60 percent compared to previous years. The money troubles come as the world deals with tensions and economic uncertainty.
Recent moves for energy savings and tighter spending across sectors have added pressure, with clear effects now showing in Bollywood and television production.
While top actors and big names continue to get high fees and regular projects, behind-the-scenes workers who keep daily production running are feeling the money strain most.
Character artists, assistant directors, makeup artists, gym trainers working with actors, lightmen, camera operators, spot staff, production assistants, editors, equipment suppliers and technical crews are among those most affected.
Many of these workers depend on daily shoots and project-based income, which makes them vulnerable when production slows down.
Industry workers say the slowdown has been building over several months. They point to smaller film budgets, more careful spending by digital platforms, and project delays caused by market uncertainty as main reasons.
Because of this, mid-level and junior workers are finding it harder to get continuous employment in the sector.
The situation is especially tough in Mumbai, where living costs remain high. Most production houses, casting agencies and entertainment companies work in areas like Andheri, Juhu and Bandra, where rent for even basic housing can reach around Rs 50,000 per month or more.
For workers whose earnings have dropped by nearly half, managing daily expenses in the city has become very difficult.
Several workers have started using savings, borrowing from relatives and friends, or taking temporary side jobs to pay rent and household costs.
Some have also gone back to their hometowns after failing to find stable work in Mumbai. Industry people note that the entertainment sector works as a connected system, where delays in production affect many professionals.
Freelancers have raised worries about delayed payments, with many saying they now wait months to get paid for completed work, adding to money stress and uncertainty.
Despite the problems, some industry professionals remain hopeful that things may get better with more production activity and stronger consumer spending.
