Meghna Gulzar to work with Sidharth Malhotra in her next film? Here's what we know

Director Meghna Gulzar, who has helmed Vicky Kaushal starrer 'Sam Bahadur', is all set to work with Sidharth Malhotra.
A source told Pinkvilla that 'Sidharth Malhotra and Meghna Gulzar have been discussing a probable collaboration for a while now and they have finally zeroed in on a subject whose narrative will take the nation by shock. It’s set against the backdrop of a horrifying true story and the idea is to portray it with utmost sensitivity for the big screen. The film will go on floors by Mid-2024.'The source further added that 'Meghna Gulzar had done all her research on this subject through the last few years and got the source material in place for the subject. She was deeply moved by all that happened and Sid resonated with her emotions on reading the script. Both stakeholders are looking forward to teaming up on this special project.'

The yet-untitled movie with Sidharth Malhotra will be Meghna’s fifth film set against the backdrop of a true story after 'Talwar', 'Raazi', 'Chhapaak', and 'Sam Bahadur'.

The film will reportedly be shot for two months at real locations and the recce begins in the first quarter of 2024.

Sidharth's work front
Sidharth is currently gearing up for the release of Rohit Shetty’s 'Indian Police Force' followed by the Karan Johar's production 'Yodha.' The actor is expected to start shooting for Dinesh Vijan’s next in early 2024 followed by the untitled Meghna Gulzar's film.

'Sam Bahadur' was based on the life of India’s first Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw. The biopic was written by Bhavani Iyer, Shantanu Shrivastava and Meghna. Along with Vicky, Sam Bahadur featured Fatima Sana Shaikh as the late Indira Gandhi, and Sanya Malhotra as Silloo, Sam's wife.

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