Shivani
Sara Arjun has reportedly been chosen to play the main role in a biopic on Madhubala. The film will be produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and is expected to start shooting in July 2026. Reports say that Sara Arjun has been officially finalised for the role of the iconic actress. She will bring the evergreen diva to life on screen. This project is said to be a big Hindi film following the success of the Dhurandhar franchise. Fans are excited to see her performance in this much-awaited biographical drama film soon and are eagerly waiting for updates about it.
Madhubala’s biopic is being produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and will be directed by Jasmeet K Reen. The film is planned for an OTT release instead of theatres. Filming is scheduled to start in July 2026, as the makers have finalised their production timeline and overall release strategy very soon.
Sara Arjun to Portray Madhubala
According to a Variety India report, Sara Arjun has taken on the lead role in a biopic about Madhubala. The film will be released directly on a streaming platform. Producer Sanjay Leela Bhansali will closely supervise every aspect of the project, which tells the story of the legendary actress who passed away in 1969 at just 36 years old.
Returning to Madhubala’s biopic, director Jasmeet K Reen will lead the project. She previously directed the Netflix film Darlings, starring Alia Bhatt, Shefali Shah, Vijay Varma, and Roshan Mathew. She has been developing the Madhubala biopic for several years, but the project was delayed and paused earlier due to ongoing budget issues and financial concerns for now at least.
Since Sanjay Leela Bhansali joined as producer, the film has moved faster and gained attention. Everyone is now waiting for Sara Arjun to officially confirm whether she will play the role in the Madhubala biopic as fans eagerly await updates.
Returning to Sara Arjun, the newcomer will go through major physical and style changes to fully become the character. Madhubala was a legendary beauty of the 1950s and 1960s. While her film career was very successful, her personal life had much pain and many heartbreaks. The filmmakers are still looking for two actors to play Dilip Kumar and Kishore Kumar in the project. This is a highly anticipated biographical film.
Earlier, the makers wanted Kiara Advani to play Madhubala, but it did not work out. Later, Sara Arjun joined the project. The film’s title has not been decided yet. Madhubala had difficult relationships with Dilip Kumar and later with her husband, Kishore Kumar. She passed away at the age of 36 due to haemoptysis caused by a ventricular septal defect. She was a famous and loved actress in Indian cinema.
About Sara Arjun
Sara Arjun acted as the main female lead in Dhurandhar, where Ranveer Singh played the lead role. The movie franchise became the biggest box office success in Indian cinema and was loved by audiences across the country in recent years.