Madhubala biopic to be helmed by ‘Darlings’ director

After many reports and speculations, finally, a biopic on the late Hindi film actor Madhubala has been announced officially by Sony Pictures via their Instagram handle. The news was shared on Friday, March 15.

Director Jasmeet K Reen, best known for having helmed the critically acclaimed Darlings, will be directing the movie. Sony Pictures International Productions and Brewing Thoughts Pvt Ltd will be bankrolling and distributing the film, which will be co-produced by Madhubala's sister Madhur Bhushan under the banner Madhubala Ventures.

The announcement poster also revealed that Sony will be producing with Brewing Thoughts Private Limited and Madhubala Pictures Pvt. Limited. Jasmeet shared the same post on her Instagram and wrote in the caption, “An exciting new journey with some wonderful people begins, grateful (folded hands emoticon).” No actor has been attached to the project yet.

In 2022, amid reports on a new film on Madhubala doing the rounds, it was her sister Madhur Brij Bhushan who had warned those who are going ahead with a project based on her late sister’s life, insisting they would have to face legal action.

“I request that no one should attempt any kind of project – based on or inspired by Madhubala – without my approval. Please don’t spoil this moment for us… If people don’t pay heed to my requests, I’ll have no other option but to take stern legal action and sue them for transgressing on my family’s rights as well as such emotional and mental harassment. Those who deal with such a project shall be dragged to the court. I am a fighter, and will fight it out that way too,” Madhur told Pinkvilla.

Madhubala is one of the most iconic stars in the history of Indian cinema. Her notable works include Mahal, Nirala, Tarana, Kala Pani, Howrah Bridge, Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi and Mughal-E-Azam, among many others. Madhubala died on 23 February 1969 at the age of 36.