Siddharth P Malhotra has announced his upcoming directorial ‘Kamal Aur Meena’. On Wednesday, the makers of the film released its teaser and revealed that the upcoming movie will explore the love story of Pakeezah director Kamal Amrohi and actress Meena Kumari. Produced by Bilal Amrohi, Saregama, and Rohandeep Singh, this film is set to shoot in 2025 and release in 2026, with casting currently underway.
The teaser begins with several pictures of the veteran actress with a voiceover in which she calls Kamal her ‘shehzada’. As two heaps praise on each other, the text on the screen reads, “Their star crossed love story. A dream that refused to die. A love that went beyond the grave." The teaser ends with the
Director Siddharth P. Malhotra talked about the upcoming movie and expressed excitement. “It’s a profound privilege to direct this incredible true story, though the responsibility is immense. Their relationship was one of deep love and artistic collaboration, spanning over 20 years—from their first meeting when she was just 18 and he was 34, from the creation to shoot and release, The legacy of Pakeezah, Their story gives me an opportunity to create a cinematic world where love, passion, emotion and music plays a huge part. I’m glad to be allowed to get a stellar team of Bhavani Iyer and Kausar Munir along with Irshad Kamil and the maestro himself A.R. Rahman sir to score the music of the film. Kamal sir and Meena ji have long been idols of mine, not only for their unmatched contributions to cinema but also for the indomitable spirit they brought to their craft. I’m beyond excited to bring their story to life on the silver screen."
Bilal Amrohi, speaking on the announcement, also added, "It is our great honor to bring to the screen the untold love story and the immense struggle behind making of the film, ‘Pakeezah’ of my grand parents, Kamal Amrohi Sahaab, a man known for his cinematic brilliance, and the legendary Meena Kumari ji. Their story is a beautiful yet tragic chapter in the legacy of Indian cinema. With access to over 500 handwritten letters exchanged between my grand parents Kamal Sahaab and Meenaji as well as personal journals detailing their life together thanks to my “Aphua", Rukhsaar Amrohi who has selflessly preserved them and my father Tajdar Amrohi who has lived so closely with them both on and off film shoots, I would like to show the world audience the real heart wrenching story which no else knows. May I end by quoting, “Jo chup rahegi zabaan-e-khanjar, lahoo pukarega aasteeń ka".
The film, which promises to be a heartfelt tribute to one of Bollywood’s most legendary couple, is set to captivate audiences when it releases in 2026.
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