Hema Malini to play Rajmata Scindia in period film

Mumbai, Oct 10 (UNI) Bollywood's ''Dream Girl'' Hema Malini will play the role of late BJP leader and former queen of Gwalior Vijayaraje Scindia in a period film ''Ek Thi Rani Aisi Bhi''.

The film, based on the life and times of Ms Scindia, will be produced by Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Smriti Trust and directed by acclaimed director Gulbahar Singh, sources said here today.

This will be Hema Malini's second historical feature film after Kamal Amrohi's ''Razia Sultan''.

The ''mahurat'' of the film will be held on October 14. BJP leader Sushma Swaraj and members of Scindia family are expected to attend the function.

Meanwhile, Hema, who is also member of the Rajya Sabha, intends to spend time with the Scindia family in Gwalior to know in details about the queen of Gwalior, sources said.

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