Meghna Gulzar ropes in Sidharth Malhotra for her next after Sam Bahadur – Here’s everything we know

Meghna Gulzar and Sidharth Malhotra are joining forces to tell a real-life story that will leave everyone shocked, as per reports.

Sidharth Malhotra and Meghna Gulzar with Vicky Kaushal

Meghna Gulzar is now in the spotlight for her recently released Sam Bahadur, starring Vicky Kaushal in the lead. Vicky's performance and Meghna's attention to detail have received praise from viewers even though the movie hasn't received the response it was hoping for. While the Sam Manekshaw biopic continues to run in theatres, there are now reports about Meghna's next movie, and for that, she is joining forces with Sidharth Malhotra.

Sidharth Malhotra and Meghna Gulzar have been discussing an idea for a long time. As per a Pinkvilla report, the story is based on a very serious real-life incident. The source who has revealed details about the movie claims that the subject of the untitled movie starring Malhotra and directed by Meghna will leave the world shocked. The filmmaker has already researched the subject and is now putting the finishing touches on the final draft of the script.

The source close to the development said, “Sid 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 the utmost sensitivity for the big screen. The film will go on floors by mid-2024.”

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Produced by Junglee Pictures, which backed Talwar and Raazi for Meghna Gulzar, the story has touched both Meghna Gulzar and Sidharth Malhotra. “Meghna 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 upon reading the script. Both stakeholders are looking forward to teaming up on this special project,” the source added.

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The untitled movie will be shot in mid-2024 on a crisp 2-month schedule at real locations. Meghna and the team will set out for recce in the first quarter of 2024. Stay tuned to OTTplay for more.

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