Recently, it was shared that Sajal Aly is all set to star as Umrao Jaan in an eight-part series adaptation of Mirza Hadi Ruswa's 1899 novel. Now, remake of another classic is in works.

Mahira Khan has been roped in to fill shoes of Meena Kumari in Pakistani remake of 1972 blockbuster, Pakeezah. Film is all set to be produced by Hamid Hussain and his UAE-based production house, Action Consultancy is bank-rolling project. Sources close to production team have confirmed that Khan will be essaying role of Kumari. Apart from Raees star, many prominent names are in consideration for upcoming project.

Source revealed, "Mahira is onboard, but she is one of many stars we are aiming for in remake of this epic. There are some more famous artists that are in talks to be roped in film."

Action Consultancy manages leading stars from South Asia, including Humayun Saeed, who featured in The Crown and Ahad Raza Mir, who was in Resident Evil, including Aly, who is all set to star as Maymouna in Jemima Goldsmith's What's Love Got To Do With It?. Agency has recently expanded its portfolio and ventured into financing international content and packaging films and series.

Published in The Daily National Courier, January, 30 2023

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