New Delhi: For the biopic ‘Main Atal Hoon’, Pankaj Tripathi previously unveiled his first look as Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji. The actor recently posted another update on social media that appeared to make reference to the beginning of the movie’s shoot.
“Got an opportunity to realise a great personality like ‘Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji’, I hope I will definitely give justice to this great personality! Filming begins for #MainATALHoon. In cinemas December 2023,” he wrote on Instagram.
Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee, a renowned leader of India who was also a statesman, a poet, and a gentleman, will be the focus of the film, which will follow his life and political career. The team will start shooting in Mumbai and have a busy 45-day schedule that will take them to cities like Mumbai and Lucknow.
Speaking of his role in the biopic, the actor said, “Getting a chance to play the role of our great leader, Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee was an honour in itself. We went through rigorous reading sessions, to understand the dialect, his lifestyle, and his vision for India. I feel elated today as we begin shooting for Main Atal Hoon.”
Director Ravi Jadhav added, “I have seen Pankaj ji being super involved in the process of knowing and understanding Atal ji. I am sure no one else would have been a better fit than Pankaj Ji to essay such a proficient personality. Hoping to create the same magic with our film that Atal ji created with his life and his vision for our country.”
Helmed by National Award-Winning Director Ravi Jadhav, ‘Main Atal Hoon’ features Pankaj Tripathi as Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the three-time Prime Minister of our country. The film is written by Rishi Virmani and Ravi Jadhav with music by Salim – Sulaiman and lyrics by Manoj Muntashir.