Actress Richa Chadha will be seen playing the titular role of Shakeela in the Shakeela biopic directed by Indrajit Lankesh.
Reportedly the film will delve into the life of popular adult star Shakeela who ruled the Southern film industry for over two decades.
The actress has reportedly begun shooting for the film in a small town Tirthahalli in Karnataka and her first look has been revealed. Dressed in a traditional Kerala saree called Kasavu Pattu, Richa Chadha’s first look as Shakeela is taking over the internet.
When asked about the first look, the actress reportedly said, “The story traces the journey of Shakeela’s younger days to her becoming a popular figure. The challenge is to depict her looks. With each passing time, her look changed and thus to show that is a challenge. But also as an actor, it’s gratifying that I get to grow with the real character on celluloid. Shakeela is still a legend and we wish to do complete justice to her when the film is ready.”