The latest buzz in Bollywood, is that Paan Singh Tomaars director, Tigmanshu Dhulia has approached Rani Mukerji for his next movie. After the roaring sucess of Paan Singh Tomaar, Tigmanshu is to make a biopic on the life of Begum Samru. If rumours are to be believed then the role was written as per keeping Rani in mind.
Begum Samru played a critical role in the political struggle in the 18th and 19th century India. She was also the head of a professionally trained Mercenary army, inherited from her European husband Walter Reinhardt Sombre.
Mumbai Mirror reports "Last week Tigmanshu had a long meeting with Rani at her office in Juhu. She loved the role and agreed in principle,” a source told the tabloid. The source went on to explain why Rani was zeroed in on for the role. “The role is tailor made for Rani. Tigmanshu wanted someone who can hold the film on her own,” he said."