Richa Chadha has been roped in to play the titular role of Shakeela in the Shakeela Biopic directed by Indrajit Lankesh. The film will delve into the life of popular adult star Shakeela who ruled the Southern film industry for over two decades.
The actress has begun shooting for the film in a small town Tirthahalli in Karnataka. Dressed in a traditional Kerala saree called Kasavu Pattu, Richa Chadha’s first look as Shakeela is revealed.
When asked about the first look, the actress said, “The story traces the journey of Shakeela’s younger days to her becoming a popular figure. The challenge is to depict her looks. With each passing time, her look changed and thus to show that is a challenge. But also as an actor, it’s gratifying that I get to grow with the real character on celluloid. Shakeela is still a legend and we wish to do complete justice to her when the film is ready.”