Overview
- On March 18, casting director Mukesh Chhabra posted on X that the team has not started casting for the Madhubala biopic.
- The film is in development with Jasmeet K Reen directing and production partners Sony Pictures, Brewing Thoughts and Madhubala Pictures attached since 2024.
- Recent social media chatter naming Kiara Advani, Aneet Padda or Sai Pallavi as the lead has been debunked, with no actor finalized.
- Media reports say Sanjay Leela Bhansali is producing, and an industry source claims he favors a fresh face, though no official casting decision has been made.
- The project’s casting carries added scrutiny given Madhubala’s iconic stature in Indian cinema and the responsibility of portraying her legacy.