Bollywood
Raveena Tandon set to step into the shoes of PM Narendra Modis mother Heeraben in upcoming biopic
In a significant casting announcement, acclaimed veteran actress Raveena Tandon is set to take on the powerful role of Heeraben Modi, the late mother of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in an upcoming multilingual biopic titled Maa Vande.The film aims to explore the deep emotional and spiritual bond between mother and son, focusing on the profound influence Heeraben had on shaping the Prime Minister's life and values. Adding to the anticipation, a teaser trailer for the film has surfaced online, shared by Primecut Studios, the post-production house reportedly handling the film's editing and VFX. While the producers, Silver Cast Creations, have not yet launched an official public trailer, this teaser provides the first glimpse into the film's ambitious scale and Unni Mukundan's portrayal of Narendra Modi. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) .video-container { position: relative; overflow: hidden; width: 100%; padding-top: 56.25%; /* This creates a 16:9 aspect ratio */ margin: 20px 0; /* Optional: Adds some space above and below the video */ } .video-container iframe { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0; } The film, which was officially announced on PM Modi's birthday, September 17, will feature Malayalam star Unni Mukundan in the lead role of Narendra Modi.According to reports, Tandon was deeply moved by the character of Heeraben, describing her as a woman of immense strength, depth, and fortitude. A source close to the production revealed that Heeraben's life story, including the hardship of losing her own mother at a young age and her quiet resilience in holding her family together, was a key factor that resonated with the actress. Maa Vande, which carries the tagline The Anthem of a Mother, will predominantly focus on the mother-son relationship, chronicling the sacrifices and contributions Heeraben made throughout her son's journey. The narrative is expected to offer audiences an intimate perspective on Modi's upbringing and the formative years of his life. Heeraben Modi, who passed away in 2022 at the age of 99, has often been described as a guiding force in her son's life. The project is being mounted on a grand scale as a pan-Indian film, with plans for a wide release in multiple languages including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Marathi. The production is reportedly utilizing advanced VFX technology to recreate key phases of Modi's life.Tandon is expected to undergo a complete physical and emotional transformation for the role. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Directed by Kranthi Kumar Ch and produced by Veer Reddy under the banner of Silver Cast Creations, the film has assembled a top-tier technical crew to bring its ambitious vision to life.The team includes cinematographer K.K. Senthil Kumar (known for Baahubali), music director Ravi Basrur (of KGF and Salaar fame), acclaimed editor Sreekar Prasad, and production designer Sabu Cyril. While there have been other biopics on political figures, Maa Vande aims to explore a less-trodden path by placing the matriarch's foundational role at the forefront of the story.With a powerful performer like Raveena Tandon stepping into the role, her portrayal is already one of the most anticipated aspects of the film.
