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Is that Rukmini in the Binodini biopic?

The film is one of the most ambitious Tollywood biopics

Rukmini Maitra’s next could be her most challenging role yet. The Sanak star is set to play iconic Bengali thespian Nati Binodini in Ram Kamal Mukherjee’s upcoming biopic Binodiini - Ekti Natir Upakhyan. Also known as Binodini Dasee, the theatre star started acting at the age of 12, under the mentorship of Girish Chandra Ghosh. Over a span of 12 years, Binodini played a plethora of roles, from Sita and Draupadi to Motibibi. 

In the poster for the film, Rukmini’s Binodini plays Chaitanya, a nod to Binodini’s role as a young Sri Chaitanya, often considered to be her most prolific performance. “To me, this is not just cinema, but a tribute to the ‘Queen of Indian Stage’ who carved the way and inspired many generations of artists. A story untold, a Woman's journey amidst patriarchy to Unfold. Need All Your Best Wishes, Blessings, Love & Support for this,” Rukmini wrote on Instagram.