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A biopic on the great Ahilyabai Holkar is officially in the making and filming is expected to begin in mid-2026. Actor-filmmaker Dev Maneria confirmed the project about the queen of the Maratha Empire during a recent visit to Lucknow.
Dev, who will next be seen in the feature film Bihu Attack, visited Lucknow, Prayagraj and Varanasi to finalize the locations in these three cities for the shoot.
He says, “We are celebrating the 300th anniversary of the queen and it is the right time to make a film about her. I will play her husband Khanderao Holkar in the film.”
“During this trip, along with actor Daisy Shah, I visited these sites, and we have planned to build a set in Varanasi, which is suitable for the main shooting. We will also be filming in Prayagraj and Lucknow. Since the story is set in Indore, we will also shoot some segments and montages there,” said the actor, who was last seen in the 2024 OTT series. Intrigue: The Conspiracy,
The actor, who will also produce the film, said it was too early to reveal the full cast. “We are in the final stages of talks with Baahubali-fame actress Anushka Shetty, but we haven’t signed her yet,” he revealed.
He has already received this title Ahilyabai Dev says, registered for the film.
In connection with this project, he had also come to Lucknow last year to meet Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak and Keshav Maurya.
In connection with this project, he had also come to Lucknow last year to meet Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak and Keshav Maurya.
Dev explains, “We are aware of the UP Film Bandhu policies and subsidy facilities. Madhya Pradesh also provides subsidies and good facilities, but we get a better environment here location-wise and that is why we decided to shoot here. This time too, we met the Deputy Chief Minister during an awards ceremony.”
Focusing on its immediate release, the actor is ready for bihu attackWhere he is paired with actor Daisy Shah.
“It is a fictional story based on the rich backdrop of Assamese culture, patriotism, traditions and the festival of Bihu. This is my first feature film, in which I play the role of an army officer. The film stars Rahul Dev, Arbaaz Khan, Hiten Tejwani and Yukti Kapoor. We are trying to provide very rootsy and clean entertainment,” he concluded.
The film will be shot in Kashmir and Assam.
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