Begum Jaan is an upcoming Indian historical drama film directed by Srijit Mukherji and produced by Mahesh and Mukesh Bhatt. The film is an adaptation of the 2015 Bengali film Rajkahini.

Actress Vidya Balan announced the release date of her next film Begum Jaan on Friday. Sharing the first poster of her film on social media, the 38-year-old actress wrote: “14 April it is!”. The Dirty Picture actress portray the role of brothel’s madam during the partition of India. Begum Jaan also features Naseeruddin Shah and Gauahar Khan in key roles. Filmmaker Srijit Mukerji had earlier shared a photograph of Vidya Balan with Asha Bhonsle revealing that she will be playback singer of the film.

Begum Jaan will be Srijit Mukerji’s debut as a director. The film showcase the life of Begum Jaan, played by the No One Killed Jessica actress, who never discriminated among her fellow sex workers.

Source: movies.ndtv.com