Veteran star Sharmila Tagore is ready to make her acting comeback after 11 long years. The actress is set to end her hiatus with an upcoming film titled Gulmohar. Billed as a family drama, the film also features an impressive cast line-up that includes Manoj Bajpayee, Suraj Sharma, Amol Palekar and Simran Bagga.
Gulmohar arrives in August this year and is expected to go straight to OTT. The film’s plot revolves around the generations of the Batra family as they are about to move out of their 34-year-old home. Manoj Bajpayee took to his Instagram handle to share a photo of the main cast teasing a major announcement. Check it out here:
In Gulmohar, Sharmila Tagore will play the grand matriarch of the family. Opening up about her comeback, Sharmila Tagore said, “After a considerable gap, I am very happy to be in the familiar and well-loved ambience of a film set. I agreed almost immediately to be a part of Team Gulmohar – after the moving narration of this heartwarming and beautifully written story/ script. It is a very layered and absorbing family drama. And I am sure many will enjoy watching it together with their loved ones in the comfort of their home.”
Manoj Bajpayee also talked about the project saying, “For me, there were many reasons to sign the film, firstly the narrative of the film was extremely candid and relatable. Secondly, sharing screen space with Sharmila ji was such an honour and above all, Rahul always came across as an intelligent talent and a man of integrity! What more could I ask for? I hope that the audience too will love it as much as I am loving being a part of it.
Sharmila Tagore was last seen in the 2010 film Break Ke Baad starring Deepika Padukone and Imran Khan. She is best known for iconic films like Aradhana, Mausam, Chupke Chupke and more.