The poster of her upcoming Christmas release, Shakeela, has already garnered a lot of attention and now Richa Chadha’s fans will soon see the teaser of her film. Full of oomph and glamour, Richa pays an ode to the South siren, who ruled the roost in the 90s. Shakeela was a force to reckon with and her personality went beyond her erotic image. She was a figure of power and spunk at a time when actresses were treated as arm candies by superstars.
Capturing the life and times of Shakeela, the biopic traces the journey of her muse – filled with hurdles and discrimination. Shakeela entered the industry at the age of 16 and owned every frame she featured in. One of the biggest releases since the lockdown, the film attempts to bring back Shakeela’s ability to deliver one money-spinner after another.
Promising to be a crowd-puller, the film’s teaser, starring Richa, Pankaj Tripathi and Malayalam actor Rajeev Pillai, is sure to fill the audience with awe for the enigma of Shakeela.
Talking about it, Richa says, “I am happy that the film is releasing. I hope it will bring some laughter and entertainment into the lives of people and this depressing year will end on a happier note. Shakeela’s story is unlike any other, yet it’s universal. She is very popular in south India and it will be interesting to see how it will be received in the others parts of the country. She ruled the roost for many years, providing steady business to cinema halls in times of crisis. I enjoyed working on the film and it was also great to reunite with Pankaj ji.”
Ms. Soumya Vajpayee
Senior Entertainment & Lifestyle Journalist
