Manisha Koirala on playing Nargis Dutt

Rajkumar Hirani’s Sanjay Dutt biopic will see Manisha Koirala take on the role of the actor’s mother, Nargis Dutt, who died from cancer in 1981. Koirala herself is a cancer survivor and recently spoke about the role.

“Whenever I see a cancer patient today it is like reliving the moment. I am affected in any which ways. When I will be performing that (Nargis Dutt’s role)…I am yet to start shoot, of course I will be revisiting that,” said Koirala, according to Indian Express. The actress was speaking at a launch event by the Nargis Dutt Foundation.

She further added, “It is a great opportunity and honour to be playing Nargis Dutt ji on-screen. She is a legendary figure. I hope I do justice to the chance that is given to me. We did couple if look test and I think we have got closer to the look both in short or long hair. I am excited and kicked about it”.

Ranbir Kapoor will be seen playing Sanjay. The film is slated for a Christmas release.

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