Overview
- Mid-day reported that Advani has been finalised for the role, a claim echoed by other outlets without on-record confirmation from the makers.
- Principal photography is expected in the first half of 2026, with preparation to include Urdu coaching, according to the reports.
- Casting for Kamal Amrohi remains open as the search for the male lead continues.
- If the deal closes as reported, this would be Advani’s first shoot since she became a mother in July 2025.
- Announced in 2024, the film has secured rights in collaboration with Saregama and the Amrohi family and draws on more than 500 letters and personal journals.