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Bhavani Iyer to write Meghna Gulzar’s Marshall Sam Manekshaw biopic

After winning rave reviews for her compelling and spellbinding writing in the recently released film, Raazi, which has turned out to be a blockbuster at the box-office, popular writer Bhavani Iyer is set to join forces with filmmaker Meghna Gulzar once again.

Iyer, who has previously worked with ace director Sanjay Leela Bhansali on films like Black (2005) and Guzaarish (2010), is gearing up to write a biopic on Field Marshall Sam Manekshaw, which will be helmed by Meghna. Manekshaw was the Army chief during the 1971 India-Pakistan war.


"It is a delightful and phenomenal subject that promises to push me to every limit of my storytelling boundaries and then some,” excited Iyer says about the project. The writer has also written a film for Nikkhil Advani, which she says is deeply political and tells a remarkable story of the geo-politics of our subcontinent.

Meanwhile, Raazi, starring Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal, has minted over ₹ 200 crores worldwide. The film is still running in many cinemas across the globe.

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Imtiaz Ali says Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt face the burden of living up to famous family legacies

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  • Imtiaz Ali believes actors from film families face unique pressures despite accusations of nepotism
  • The filmmaker cited Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt as examples of stars who have had to prove themselves
  • He argued that industry insiders are often compared with the achievements of their relatives
  • Ali also reflected on why he considers Jab Harry Met Sejal a missed opportunity

The debate around nepotism in Bollywood often focuses on the advantages enjoyed by actors from film families. However, filmmaker Imtiaz Ali believes there is another side to the story.

Speaking in a recent interview, Ali argued that stars such as Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt face an additional challenge, living up to the success of the families they come from. According to the director, the expectations attached to a famous surname can create pressures that outsiders do not necessarily experience.

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