Deepika Padukone has recently turned producer with her upcoming film Chhapak directed by Meghna Gulzar. She also joined the team of producers of 83 later where she will share the screen space with husband Ranveer Singh.
The actress is all set to produce another film and it is none other than the epic Mahabharat. She has teamed up with producer Madhu Mantena and will be playing the central character of Draupadi.
Mahabharat will be made from Draupadi’s point of view which will give a fresh take to the mythological tale.
Talking about the project Deepika said, “I’m absolutely thrilled and honoured to be essaying the role of Draupadi. I truly believe that it is the role of a lifetime. While the Mahabharat is popularly known for its mythological tales and cultural influence, many of life’s lessons are also derived from the Mahabharat but most often from its men. Telling it with this fresh and new perspective will not only be interesting but also very significant.”
Madhu Mantena said, “While we have all consumed the Mahabharat all our lives, the uniqueness of our film is seeing the same story from the point of view of Draupadi, who is one of the most significant heroines in our country’s cultural history.
“And Deepika is not just the biggest Indian actress today, but someone who can take this narrative across borders. If it weren’t with her, we would not be making this film on such an ambitious scale.”
Meanwhile, the names of the other cast members are yet to be disclosed. The film will be made in a series of parts with the first one expected to be released in 2021.