A biopic on legendary actress and poet Meena Kumari has been in development for a long time. She was often referred to as ‘The Tragedy Queen’ of Hindi cinema and featured in over 90 films. Siddharth P. Malhotra has been working on this biographical film titled Kamal Aur Meena. Initially, the makers wanted to cast Kriti Sanon, but according to the latest report in Mid-day, Kiara Advani bagged the project.
The report mentioned, “The negotiations were going on for months. In Kiara, the director has found a performer who carries vintage Bollywood charm and has the emotional depth to do justice to Meena Kumari’s life.”
The biopic is expected to chronicle the stormy relationship between the late Meena Kumari and her husband Kamal Amrohi, a filmmaker. Reportedly, the project will go on floors in the first half of 2026, giving Kiara enough time to learn Urdu.