Madhuri Dixit Hopes to Make Sridevi ‘Proud’ with Her Performance in Kalank

About a year ago Indian cinema lost a gem of an actor. Sridevi passed away in Dubai due to accidental drowning. The actress had been active in the film industry for the past many decades and had worked in 300 films in different languages. Her 301st film was going to be Dharma Productions' Kalank, previously titled Shiddat. After her demise, Madhuri Dixit was roped in for the role. The movie is inching closer to its release date and the chatter around it is increasing. In an interview with DNA, Madhuri talked about how she felt stepping into the shoes of Sridevi. "We had known each other for many years and shared a warm equation," she said. Madhuri Dixit and Saroj Khan to Reunite For Karan Johar's Kalank; Is a Song Remake On Cards?

Madhuri added, "When I was on the sets, I looked at it as just another role. But, yes, I was extremely emotional when Karan (Johar) asked me to take up her role. I hope I make her proud.” It’s a Wrap! Alia Bhatt Shares A Pic From Kalank Sets, Pens an Emotional Note on her Last Day of Shoot – View Pic.

As per reports, Madhuri plays the role of a courtesan who rebels against the British Empire in the pre-Independence era in India. Revealing very minuscule details of her role, Madhuri added, "It is hard to talk about the character without revealing too much. When people watch the movie, they will realise how different it is from what I have done in my other films like Devdas where I played Chandramukhi. The role that I have here is poles apart from that,”

Kalank has been directed by Abhishek Varman. The movie boasts of an ensemble cast that includes Sonakshi Sinha, Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, Aditya Roy Kapur and Sanjay Dutt. The movie is slated to release on April 19.

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