Archive · 11 Nov 2025
Tabu in Talks for Mira Nair’s Amrita Sher-Gil Biopic ‘Amri’
A famous director named Mira Nair is making a movie about a well-known painter called Amrita Sher-Gil.
The movie is called 'Amri'.
There are reports that a very popular actress named Tabu might be in the movie, playing a small part.
This would be the third time Tabu and Mira Nair have worked together.
The movie will tell the story of Amrita Sher-Gil's life, which happened a long time ago.
Many actors will be in the film, and it's set to start filming in early 2026.
The movie will show parts of Amrita's life in different countries.
This film has been a dream project for the director for many years.
Actress Tabu is reportedly in talks for a cameo in Mira Nair's upcoming biopic 'Amri', about painter Amrita Sher-Gil.
This would mark Tabu's third collaboration with director Mira Nair.
The biopic, tentatively titled 'Amri', will cover Amrita Sher-Gil's life from 1915 to 1941.
Filming for 'Amri' is scheduled to commence in March 2026.
The film is expected to feature an ensemble cast of over 15 actors from the Hindi film industry.
- Who
- Actress Tabu and filmmaker Mira Nair
- What
- Tabu is reportedly in talks to join Mira Nair's biopic about painter Amrita Sher-Gil, titled 'Amri', in a cameo role.
- When
- Filming is scheduled to begin in March 2026.
- Where
- The film will chronicle Amrita Sher-Gil's life across India, Hungary, and France.
- Why
- Mira Nair is bringing the life of legendary painter Amrita Sher-Gil to the big screen.
- Director
- Mira Nair
- Tentative Title
- Amri
- Subject
- Amrita Sher-Gil
- Filming Start Date
- March 2026
- Tabu's Previous Collaborations with Mira Nair
- The Namesake, A Suitable Boy
- Reported Number of Actors
- Over 15