Did Tanya Maniktala Replace Ananya Panday In Amrita Sher-Gil Biopic? Kill Actress Has THIS To Say

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Mira Nair’s highly anticipated biopic on the legendary painter Amrita Sher-Gil is once again making headlines. Her upcoming period drama, Amri, will bring Sher-Gil’s remarkable journey to life, celebrating her artistic legacy while exploring her personal relationships and lesser-known stories. Recently, reports suggested that A Suitable Boy actress Tanya Maniktala had replaced Ananya Panday in the lead role, but Tanya has now spoken out, setting the record straight and clarifying the truth behind these rumours.

Tanya Maniktala Responds to Rumours of Replacing Ananya Panday in Amrita Sher-Gil Biopic

In a recent interview with Hindustan Times, actor Tanya Maniktala addressed reports claiming she had replaced Ananya Panday in Mira Nair’s upcoming biopic on Amrita Sher-Gil. Dismissing the rumours, Tanya said, “I have no idea where this piece of information has come from. We have no idea about the Amrita Sher-Gil project. So, I don't think I can comment on that.”

The Vision Behind ‘Amri’

Nair had first announced Amri shortly after the premiere of A Suitable Boy. The period drama will focus on Sher-Gil’s journey as one of the greatest avant-garde women artists of the early 20th century. Her remarkable paintings, which beautifully captured the essence of everyday Indian life, have inspired generations of Indian artists.However, her art remains relatively underappreciated in the West — a gap that Nair hopes to bridge through this cinematic portrayal. Amri will highlight Sher-Gil’s artistic genius and the cultural bridge she created between India and Europe. Sher-Gil passed away in 1941 at the age of 28, leaving behind an unparalleled legacy.

Exploring Sher-Gil’s Personal and Emotional World

According to PeepingMoon, the film will be shot across India, Hungary, and France, tracing the key chapters of Sher-Gil’s life. It will delve into not only her artistic rise but also her complex personal relationships - including those with her father Umrao Singh Sher-Gil Majithia, husband Viktor Egan, fiancé Yusuf Ali Khan, and close friend Jawaharlal Nehru.In 2023, the filmmaker had also approached Vicky Kaushal, Jim Sarbh, and Naseeruddin Shah for pivotal roles in the project.ALSO READ: Priyanka Chopra Congratulates Zohran Mamdani On Becoming New York City’s Mayor: History Made

Production and Release Timeline

If all goes according to plan, Nair is expected to begin filming Amri by the end of this year. The movie promises to explore Sher-Gil’s deep connection with art, her emotional struggles, and her influence on Indian modernism.Known for cinematic gems like Salaam Bombay! and Monsoon Wedding and more.