Bollywood is known for biopics on celebrities and now a film on former PM Vajpayee is on the anvil. According to the latest the makers are casting renowned actor Pankaj Tripathi in the role of Vajpayee. The biopic is titled "Main Rahoon Ya Na Rahoon Yeh Desh Rehna Chahiye- ATAL".
Pankaj Tripathi is known for his powerful and impactful performances in award-winning films like Mirzapur. Pankaj Tripathi speaking to scribes said: “It’s my honor to portray such a humane politician on screen. He was not just a politician but so much more, he was an excellent writer and a renowned poet. Getting to be in his shoes is nothing but a privilege for an actor like me.”
National Award Winner Director Ravi Jadhav will be helming the biopic which showcases the journey of Atal Behari Vajpayee. Plans are on to release the film on December 2023 which also marks the 99th birth anniversary of Bharat Rana Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee.