Saharasree: The Kerala Story director Sudipto Sen to feature in Subrata Roy biopic

New Delhi: ‘The Kerala Story’ director Sudipto Sen has been roped in to helm the biopic on the life of business tycoon and Sahara India family founder Subrata Roy.

Sandeep Singh will produce this film named ‘Saharashri’. On Saturday, the makers of the film shared the first motion poster of their film.

On Instagram, producer Sandeep Singh shared the motion poster and penned a long note that read, “The journey of Saharashri Subrata Roy’s unusual puzzle begins. A fascinating ride through the troughs and peaks of his journey called Life.” goes. Witness the narrative that shaped his life. Keep your eyes peeled as this story of resilience and triumph reveals what is untold, unheard and untold.

Quote: Whatever the world may think or say about Mr. Subrata Roy, their perception is entirely based on a lack of personal acquaintance with him. And unlike other Indian business figures, he faced all the allegations with grace. He is the only Indian Who has returned a staggering amount of Rs 25,000 crores including interest to SEBI. I am sure justice will prevail soon,” read the caption further.
The official announcement regarding the star cast of ‘Saharashri’ is still awaited.

“The script involved intense research attracting stalwarts like AR Rahman, Gulzar and Sudipto Sen. Interestingly, whenever I discussed this film everyone showed enthusiasm but when it came to being a part of it they were apprehensive They were scared to be associated with it. But finally my dream has come true as ‘Saharashree’ is going to start soon.

Sen’s ‘The Kerala Story’ created a controversy and opened to a huge response from fans at the theatres. Starring Adah Sharma in the lead, the film grossed over Rs 200 crore at the box office.

Popular films like Sandeep Singh, Priyanka Chopra’s ‘Mary Kom’, Randeep Hooda and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan starrer ‘Sarbjit’, Vivek Oberoi’s biopic drama ‘PM Narendra Modi’ and Amitabh Bachchan’s sports biopic film ‘Jhund’.

His next production is Main Atal Hoon, a biopic on the life of former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna recipient Atal Bihari Vajpayee.