Hyderabad: After nearly two years of its announcement, Sanjay Leela Bhansali's ambitious project Baiju Bawra is again bouncing back on track. While names like Ranbir Kapoor and Kartik Aaryan were doing rounds for the lead role, SLB's Baiju Bawra is finally being lapped up by Ranveer Singh.
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While Bhansali was preoccupied with Heera Mandi, the reports of the male casting of Baiju Bawra started doing rounds of the tabloids. Ranbir and Kartik's names also made the headlines but it was Ranveer who was being seriously considered for the lead role which was played by Bharat Bhushan in 1952 released Baiju Bawra.
The upcoming film will mark Ranveer and Bhansali's fourth collaboration after Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela (2013), Bajirao Mastani (2015) and Padmaavat (2018). The makers are yet to decide on who will be playing the roles of Gauri, Baiju's love interest in the film.
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In 1952 released Baiju Bawra directed by Vikram Bhatt's grandfather Vijay Bhatt, Meena Kumari played the female lead and became the first-ever Filmfare Best Actress Award winner in 1954 for her portrayal of Gauri in the film.
Meanwhile, SLB is reportedly collaborated with streaming giant Netflix for his pet project Heera Mandi. According to reports, the show will be mounted on a big scale with filmmaker Vibhu Puri calling the shots. So far, Sonakshi Sinha and Huma Qureshi are onboard for the project.
