We have recently announced that actor Manoj Joshi is playing the role of Mr. Amit Shah in the most anticipated biopic of the year- PM Narendra Modi. If that was not enough, we have now learned that veteran actress Zarina Wahab will be playing the role of honorable Prime Minister's mother Heeraben Modi in the film. Also, television actress Barkha Bisht will be paying the role of PM's wife Jashodaben in the film. And third one to join the cast is actor Prashant Narayanan to play the antagonist in the film.
A source says, "Prashant Narayanan will be the main antagonist in the film, his role is a fictional character of the biggest business tycoon of the country called Aditya Reddy. He has already started shooting for the film in Ahmedabad."
The Prime Minister has always said in his speeches that his mother is one of the major support systems of his life. Even though he is busy with his National duties, he always makes sure to visit her and take care of her in every possible way.
Actress Zarina Wahab says, "It's an honour to play the role of the mother of Honourable Prime Minister Mr Narendra Modi. This is going to be one of the most special roles I have ever played. I hope the audience like it."
Actress Barkha Bisht said, "I am grateful to Mr Sandip Ssingh for giving me an opportunity to be a part of such an amazing film. I had a great experience working with him earlier in Ram Leela and I know playing Jashodaben is going to be interesting too."
Actor Prashant Narayanan said, "I am grateful to Mr Mukesh Chabbra and Mr Sandip SSingh for giving me this role and believing in me.This is a once in a lifetime opportunity, I am very excited and this set is like a big family to me."
Commenting on Zarina and Barkha's coming on board Producer Sandip Ssingh shares, "These two characters were one of the most crucial ones in the film. I am glad that Zarina Ji agreed on doing it as no one other than her could have done a better job. Barkha is playing his wife and she is doing a great job. I am happy to have such a powerful and talented cast for this film."
He further said,"It was Mukesh Chhabra who thought Mr Prashant Narayanan suits the role.When he came on board I remember he told me a line that "leave Aditya Reddy (his charecter) on me".We trusted him and he has started shooting and we are extremely happy with his work so far."
The makers unveiled the first look and poster of the film in January in 23 languages making a splash on the internet. 'PM Narendra Modi’ the biopic will traverse the journey of Narendra Damodardas Modi from his humble beginnings to his years as Chief Minister onto his landmark win at the 2014 election and finally being nominated as the Prime Minister of India.
The film is produced by Sandip SSingh and Suresh Oberoi and directed by Omung Kumar.