Tanya Maniktala to Star in Mira Nair's Amrita Sher-Gil Biopic 'Amri'

In the latest development, acclaimed filmmaker Mira Nair is reportedly progressing with her long-awaited biopic on the celebrated painter Amrita Sher-Gil. Tentatively titled 'Amri', the film is set to bring Sher-Gil's life and art to the screen.

According to reports, Tanya Maniktala, who gained recognition for her performance in Nair's 2020 BBC series 'A Suitable Boy', has been chosen to play the lead role of the Hungarian-Indian artist. Earlier, there were speculations about Ananya Panday being considered for the part, but Nair has now opted to reunite with Maniktala for this ambitious project.

The film, described as a period drama, will showcase Sher-Gil's artistic journey and her relationships with key figures in her life, including her father Umrao Singh Sher-Gil Majithia, husband Viktor Egan, fiancé Yusuf Ali Khan, and close friend Jawaharlal Nehru. Nair's vision extends beyond a conventional biopic, as she aims to highlight Sher-Gil's influential role in shaping the narrative of Indian modern art and introduce her legacy to wider international audiences.

While the official confirmation on the film's cast and production timeline is still awaited, the renewed buzz around 'Amri' suggests that Nair's much-anticipated tribute to one of India's pioneering women artists may soon be a step closer to reality.