Deepika's ambitious film Mahabharat from Draupadi's point of view shelved?

Bollywood diva Deepika Padukone announced Mahabharat in 2019. The film which was set to be made from Draupadi's point of view with Deepika playing the titular role is stuck in stagnancy. While the buzz earlier had that the film might not see the day of light, the latest reports hint that Mahabharat is not being shelved but has been put on hold and will be revived later.

Hyderabad: Bollywood diva Deepika Padukone in October 2019 had announced that she is all set to co-produce and star in Mahabharat, a film that will be made from Draupadi's point of view. Amid the buzz of Mahabharat being shelved, the latest reports suggest that the film has been put on hold and will be revived later when the team feels is the right time to do so.

Deepika Padukone at Chhapaak premiere in January 2020

Deepika, who turned producer with 2020 released Chhapaak, had announced that her second production will be Mahabharat. Padukone's ambitious film was said to be seen through the eyes of Draupadi which will give a fresh take on the mythological tale. The film was planned to be made in a series of parts with the first one slated to release in Diwali 2021. Mahabharat however, got stuck in stagnancy and according to a webloid report, the main reason is that the makers couldn't find a director whose vision for the film is aligned with what they have visualised the film to be.

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Deepika Padukone at the Red Carpet of Femina Beauty Awards in Mumbai on Feb 19, 2020

For Mahabharat, Deepika had teamed up with producer Madhu Mantena and the team was in talks with many directors and the one who came really close to directing the film was National Award-winning filmmaker Vishal Bharadwaj. While things were taking too long to fall in place for Mahabharat, Deepika shifted her focus to other projects which were demanding her attention. As of now, the team of Mahabharat is looking for a captain of the ship who can match the ambitious scale of the makers.

Meanwhile, Deepika will next be seen in Shakun Batra's next, 83 and The Intern which she will also be co-producing.