Mumbai: There were reports that Vivek Oberoi will essay the role of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the biopic.
In a recent development, Boman Irani has reportedly joined the cast and will play the role of Business tycoon Ratan Tata in the biopic.
“I have always received comments on social media that I resemble Ratan Tata. I always thought the day the character comes along and I will be more than happy to play it,” Boman Irani said in a statement.
Boman Irani to play a well-known industrialist in the biopic #PMNarendraModi… Stars Vivek Anand Oberoi in the title role… Directed by Omung Kumar… Produced by Suresh Oberoi and Sandip Ssingh… Official look: pic.twitter.com/c0E7t8NnAn
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) February 21, 2019
Worth mentioning, National Award-winner Omung Kumar is directing the film. The film will be based on the journey of Narendra Damodardas Modi from his humble beginning to years as the Gujarat Chief Minister to the landmark win in the 2014 general elections, and finally becoming the Prime Minister of India.
PNN/Agencies