After the recent announcement that actor Manoj Joshi will be playing the role of Amit Shah in the biopic on PM Narendra Modi, comes another casting information from the makers of the film. Veteran actress Zarina Wahab has bagged the role of the Prime Minister’s mother Heeraben Modi.
Barkha Bisht Sengupta will be seen portraying the of PM Modi's estranged wife Jashodaben Narendrabhai Modi in the biopic, which features Vivek Oberoi in the titular role.
About the role, Zarina Wahab said, “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 audiences like it.”
Zarina Wahab is best-known for her performances in films such as Chitchor, Sawan Ko Aane Do, My Name is Khan, Agneepath and Dil Dhadakne Do among others. She has also featured in several TV shows.
Talking about her role, 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.”
Barkha Bisht, who will be seen playing the role of PM Modi's estranged wife Jashodaben Narendrabhai Modi, has featured in several television shows like Kasautii Zindagii Kay, Kkavyanjali and Naamkaran among others. She was also a part of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela.
The makers unveiled the first look and poster of the film in January in 23 languages. ‘PM Narendra Modi’ will traverse the journey of Narendra Damodardas Modi from his humble beginnings to finally being nominated as the Prime Minister of India.
