After Padmaavat's grand success, all the eyes are set upon Deepiak Padukone's next project. the fans are waiting to see the dimpled actress in a new avatar eagerly. The reports of a film called 'Sapna Didi' was doing the rounds since a long time. Now, showbiz expert Ramesh Bala has confirmed it as Deepika's next movie! Interestingly, Ms Padukone will play Irrfan Khan's love interest in this ambitious film based on the life of Mafia Queen- Sapna Didi. The film will be apparently titled as 'Rani'.

Bala tweeted, "  @deepikapadukone - Dir #VishalBharadwaj - @irrfank 's new project is titled #Rani Deepika 's character is based on Sapna Didi also known as Rahima Khan - the Mafia Queen from the 80's. @irrfank will play the role of Deepika's husband, who is a gangster called Kaliya."

A source earlier told a leading publication, "Deepika has already started the preparation for her role of a Mafia queen and she is quite particular that she gets the tonality and body language as close to the late Sapna Didi who was once a terror for other gangsters. The shoot will begin by early March in Mumbai. After Padmaavat, her fans will love to see her in a whole new avatar of a lady don and hence she is really working meticulously to strike the right chord.”

It will be a visual treat to watch the 'Piku' jodi once again sizzle on the silver screen with brand new characters. We do not have an iota of doubt that this one is going to be an enjoyable watch. Also, this will be for the first time that DP and Vishal Bhardwaj will reunite for a film. Are you excited for this new gem on the block?

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