Who will be seen in Uzma Ahmed biopic: Ileana D'Cruz or Parineeti Chopra?
| Updated: Nov 21, 2017, 11:09 IST
Director Shivam Nair is all set with his next film which will be based on Uzma Ahmed, an Indian national who fell helplessly in love with a Pakistan citizen. And while there were talks of Parineeti Chopra to star in the film, it seems like that has changed. The director has reportedly now approached Ileana D'Cruz for the film.
A source said, “Shivam is in talks with Ileana D’Cruz to play Uzma. The director met the actress and Ileana loved the idea. She knew about Uzma and is really excited to play her. Currently, the modalities are being worked out.’’ Nair has even confirmed the news. He said recently, "Yes, I want Ileana in my film. I have met her and she liked the idea. We got the material, met Uzma, and did the research and development. Right now, we are fine-tuning the script with the information we have and once it’s ready, we will narrate it to Ileana. Around 20-25 days from now, the script will be completely ready.” Nair also added, “I feel Ileana is right for this role. She has the perfect mix of innocence and confidence. We needed both these qualities for Uzma’s character."
A source said, “Shivam is in talks with Ileana D’Cruz to play Uzma. The director met the actress and Ileana loved the idea. She knew about Uzma and is really excited to play her. Currently, the modalities are being worked out.’’ Nair has even confirmed the news. He said recently, "Yes, I want Ileana in my film. I have met her and she liked the idea. We got the material, met Uzma, and did the research and development. Right now, we are fine-tuning the script with the information we have and once it’s ready, we will narrate it to Ileana. Around 20-25 days from now, the script will be completely ready.” Nair also added, “I feel Ileana is right for this role. She has the perfect mix of innocence and confidence. We needed both these qualities for Uzma’s character."