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Neeraj Pandey Reportedly Set to Direct R.D. Burman Biopic

Sources describe a finished script plus international scouting; no formal announcement yet.

Overview

  • Industry reports say the script is locked and a location recce has been completed in Scotland and Budapest, Hungary.
  • Coverage attributes the project to Neeraj Pandey, citing Variety India and unnamed sources across multiple outlets.
  • Casting talks have begun with a leading actor, and timelines may hinge on that actor’s availability, according to The Statesman.
  • Neither Pandey nor the production team has confirmed the film or disclosed casting or scheduling details.
  • Pandey previously directed the hit biopic MS Dhoni: The Untold Story, while R.D. Burman composed music for 331 films and remains a towering figure in Hindi cinema.