Biopic on legendary Kathak danseuse Sitara Devi within the works

A biopic on legendary Kathak danseuse Sitara Devi is within the works, the makers introduced on Monday on the event of her one hundred and first start anniversary.
The movie is produced by Raj C Anand of Raj Anand Movies.
Sitara Devi’s son and celebrated musician Ranjit Barot will information the venture by sharing deep insights into his mom’s life.

BIOPIC ON SITARA DEVI ANNOUNCED ON HER BIRTH ANNIVERSARY… A biopic on legendary #SitaraDevi has been introduced on her one hundred and first start anniversary by producer Raj C Anand [Raj Anand Movies]… The eminent dancer-singer-actress was recipient of a number of awards, together with #PadmaShree. pic.twitter.com/FIl2uxdShf
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Barot mentioned he’s “excited” {that a} film is to be made on his mom’s life.
“When Raj Anand came to me with the idea of making a film on her, I realised it is coming from a very genuine space of enthusiasm and admiration towards my mother who was an iconic artist. We intend to bring to the screen the untold story of her life through this endeavour,” the eminent drummer mentioned in an announcement.

Ranjit Barot helps with the analysis for bringing the fascinating story of a girl who “redefined feminism and womanhood by living life on her own terms”.
Raj C Anand mentioned they’re trying ahead to bringing the story of Sitara Devi to life on the large display screen.
“We believe that her story will make a compelling watch and we would ensure that the film turns out to be as fascinating as her real life used to be,” the producer added.
The movie is within the pre-production stage and the forged and the director might be introduced quickly, the makers mentioned in a launch.
Described because the “Empress of dance” and a pioneering pressure in bringing this classical dance style to Bollywood, Sitara Devi was the recipient of a number of awards, together with the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, Padma Shri and Kalidas Samman, amongst others.
Born in 1920 in Calcutta, Sitara Devi drew inspiration from the themes, poetry and choreography collected by her father. She additionally obtained impressed from the setting round her — be it a city or a village.
She was honoured with the Legends of India Lifetime Achievement Award 2011 for her contribution to the classical dance style for over six many years.
Sitara Devi died on November 25, 2014, at a Mumbai hospital, following a protracted sickness.