The much-awaited biopics on legendary actresses Madhubala and Meena Kumari have been put on hold. According to our sources, both projects are facing delays, and there is currently no clarity on when they will move forward. The films have been in discussion for quite some time, but neither has made significant progress towards production.

Both biopics were expected to bring the lives and journeys of the iconic actresses to the big screen. However, several challenges during the development stage have reportedly slowed down the projects. While fans have been waiting for updates, the makers have not shared any official information about when filming might begin.

The Meena Kumari biopic, in particular, has gone through several changes. Initially, fashion designer Manish Malhotra was expected to make his directorial debut with the film, with Kriti Sanon reportedly playing the lead role. However, that version of the project was eventually shelved after Manish Malhotra stepped away from it.

More recently, reports suggested that Kiara Advani could portray Meena Kumari in the biopic. However, no official announcement has been made regarding her involvement, and the casting is yet to be confirmed.

Meanwhile, the Madhubala biopic, which was reportedly set to star Sara Arjun in the lead role, has also faced several delays. Madhubala’s life was expected to be brought to the big screen by director Jasmeet K. Reen, with Sanjay Leela Bhansali backing the project. The film had earlier faced budget-related issues, but reportedly picked up pace after Bhansali came on board. However, there has been no further update on its progress, and the future of the project remains uncertain.

According to our sources, both films are currently on hold. Although there has been considerable interest in bringing the stories of Madhubala and Meena Kumari to the screen, it remains unclear when the projects will resume. An official update from the makers is still awaited.

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