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Celina Jaitly to Portray Sister Nibedita
4 Jul
Summary
- Celina Jaitly returns to films as Sister Nibedita.
- The film chronicles an Irish educator's life in India.
- Production will span Mumbai, Kolkata, and Ireland.
Celina Jaitly is set to return to feature films, embodying Sister Nibedita, the Irish-born disciple of Swami Vivekananda. This role marks her second collaboration with director Ram Kamal Mukherjee. Sister Nibedita, originally Margaret Elizabeth Noble, left Ireland for India to dedicate herself to social reform and women's empowerment.
The biographical drama will trace her evolution from an Irish educator to a key figure in India's spiritual and cultural awakening. It will also highlight her significant relationship with Swami Vivekananda and her contributions to national consciousness during a transformative period in India.
Produced by Aritra Das Creation in association with Assorted Motion Pictures, the film's production is slated to take place in Mumbai, Kolkata, and Ireland. The project's unveiling on July 4, 2026, coincides with the 124th death anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, underscoring the spiritual significance of the biopic.
