Mumbai, Jan 16: A UK-based NRI is all set to make an English film on Congress chief Sonia Gandhi and has started the search for an artist to play the lead role.
The plans to launch the film was unveiled at a press conference recently by Patricia Hewitt, Secretary of State for Trade and Industry and Minister for Women in UK.
The film titled "Sonia" will be produced by Sunanda Murli Manohar, an NRI from UK, and is based on a book written by journalist Rasheed Kidwai titled "Sonia - A Biography".
The film will be directed by Jagmohan Mundra, who has made Hindi films like Bhawandar and Kamala.
The film will be shot in India, Italy and the UK and a search was on to find an actress to play the role of Sonia, its producer told reporters.
The film begins from Sonia Gandhi declining prime ministership and focus on the way she built up the Congress after taking over as party chief.
Sunanda has already produced films like "Indian Summer", "Blood Stone", "Tropical Heat" etc. Her "Ramji Londonwale" is now ready for release.
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