Vidya Balan is known for strong woman-oriented roles she plays in her films. Be it The Dirty Picture, Kahaani or its sequel. Now, she will play the madam of a brothel in upcoming film Begum Jaan which is a remake of 2015 Bengali film and will hit the theatres on 17 March. The first look of the film was unveiled recently and Vidya looks damn fierce.
The still has Vidya lying on a cot, smoking hookah while being tendered by co-actor Gauhar Khan. Begum Jaan is the story about the plight of sex workers in a displaced brothel during the Partition. Directed by Srijit Mukherjee, the film stars Gauhar Khan, Naseeruddin Shah and Ashish Vidyarthi in pivotal roles.
Vidya has not hidden her excitement about her role in the film. Recently, in an interview to a leading English daily, the National Award-winning actor said she was attracted towards roles connected to women. The film has been given an A certificate by the Censor Board without any cuts. However, the makers of the flick have been asked to mute or replace some abusive words.
