Raveena Tandon to play Narendra Modi's mother in 'Maa Vande'
What's the story
In a surprising casting move, veteran actor Raveena Tandon has been cast as Heeraben Modi, the mother of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the upcoming multilingual biopic Maa Vande. The film was announced on Modi's birthday on September 17 and is being directed by Kranthi Kumar Ch. It will be produced by Silver Cast Creations under producer Veer Reddy. Actor Unni Mukundan will portray PM Modi.
Role selection
Why Tandon was drawn to the role
Bollywood Hungama quoted a source close to the movie unit, who said that Tandon was drawn to the character of Heeraben. "The strength, depth, and the arc of the layered character resonated with Raveena." "Heeraben's story, including 'losing her mother early in her childhood... how she held the family together with calm and fortitude,' was a motivating factor in the actor signing on."
Film focus
More on the film and its focus
The source added, "Maa Vande is a film that predominantly focuses on the mother-son relationship." "The film majorly chronicles the sacrifices, resilience and the contributions she made to better his life." "And Raveena Tandon was fascinated at this element and wanted to be part of the story." Before shooting begins, Tandon will undergo a complete transformation for her role.
Production details
Film aims to explore Modi's early life
The production of Maa Vande is said to be on a grand scale, with advanced VFX technology being used to bring its story to life. The film aims to delve into the lesser-known aspects of an influential figure's familial roots and the mother's role in shaping the Prime Minister.