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Sonam Kapoor is out of Amrita Sher-Gil biopic

THE ASIAN AGE
Published : Jan 5, 2018, 3:53 pm IST
Updated : Jan 5, 2018, 3:53 pm IST

The actress was keen on doing a biopic film based on the life painter Amrita Sher-Gil.

Sonam Kapoor.
 Sonam Kapoor.

Mumbai: Sonam Kapoor won many accolades for her fantastic performance as Neerja Bhanot in ‘Neerja’. The actress was keen on doing another biopic based on the life painter Amrita Sher-Gil.

It was earlier reported that Sonam has been roped in to play classic Indian painter Amrita Sher-Gil. The report also stated that Sonam has been in contact with Sher-Gil’s family in order to prepare for the role.

However, recently Sonam stated that she is no longer a part of the project. “I’m not doing it anymore,” she said as per a report in DNA, without revealing any further details about why she opted out of it.

Amrita Sher-Gil who was born to a Sikh father and a Hungarian mother was known as India’s Frida Kahlo.

Sonam is currently excited about her Republic Day release 'PadMan', co-starring Akshay Kumar and Radhika Apte. Her second release of the year 'Veere Di Wedding' is slated to open in cinemas on 18th May. She is also playing a crucial part in Ranbir Kapoor starrer Sanjay Dutt biopic.

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