Vidya unveils first poster of Begum Jaan

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!".

 

Begum Jaan has been directed by Srijit Mukherji, it is produced by Mahesh and Mukesh Bhatt with whom she recently worked in Humari Adhuri Kahani.

 

The film, which is the Hindi adaptation of Bengali movie Rajkhani, will see 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.