'Bandit Queen' sequel is coming: Storyline, crew, release date
What's the story
The 1994 film Bandit Queen, which offered a gritty retelling of Phoolan Devi's life, is getting a sequel after over three decades. The original was directed by Shekhar Kapur and produced by Bobby Bedi. Actor Seema Biswas played Phoolan Devi. Now, Bedi is revisiting this subject with director Honey Trehan (Satluj) at the helm. The sequel will delve into Devi's life after her surrender in 1983 and subsequent years spent in prison for the Behmai massacre.
Plot details
What will the sequel focus on?
The sequel will not only focus on Devi's time in prison but also her transition into a political career.
It will cover her rise as a politician, culminating in her assassination in 2001.
The film promises to be an engaging exploration of this complex period of Devi's life, bridging the gap between her notorious past and her eventual role in Indian politics.
As per Filmfare, the movie will be titled Bandit Queen, MP.
Director's statement
Trehan and Bedi's previous worksÂ
Trehan, who is known for his work on projects such as Raat Akeli Hai and Satluj, expressed excitement over the opportunity to direct Bandit Queen's sequel.
Meanwhile, Bedi is known for backing projects like Deepa Mehta's Fire, Shaad Ali's Saathiya, and Vishal Bhardwaj's Maqbool. Interestingly, Trehan has collaborated with Bhardwaj on several acclaimed films, including Maqbool.