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Madhubala Biopic Paused as Producers Halve Budget

Producers hope that restructuring the Rs80-100 crore plan will allow filming to begin by the second quarter of 2025

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Madhubala Biopic Put On Hold Due To Budget Constraints: Report
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Overview

  • The film, directed by Jasmeet K Reen, is backed by Sony Pictures International Productions, Brewing Thoughts Pvt. Ltd. and Madhubala Pictures
  • Production was halted after projected costs for elaborate period sets, costumes and designs drove the budget to between Rs80 and Rs100 crore
  • Producers have reduced the budget by approximately half in an effort to balance creative ambition with financial sustainability
  • Casting talks with leading actresses have been put on hold until the revised financial plan is finalized
  • With the script praised as an emotional, richly detailed tribute, the team aims to start shooting in the second quarter of 2025