Bipasha Basu set to make comeback with Hansal Mehta’s Barabanki
Here's the latest update from the Bollywood world:
The series is inspired by a real-life operation led by Lal to dismantle a major opium cartel operating in Uttar Pradesh’s Barabanki district. Alongside Bipasha, the series features Sunny Kaushal and Homebound star Vishal Jethwa in prominent roles. Details about their respective characters are currently being kept under wraps.
Adding to this, According to Mid-Day, Bipasha started shooting for Barabanki in Mumbai last month. The project also marks her first collaboration with Hansal Mehta. The series has been described as a first-hand account of an IPS officer and his team as they take on influential drug cartels and attempt to bring down their operations.
Meanwhile, Barabanki is co-produced by Prabhleen Kaur, who is known for Made in India: The Titan Story . While Bipasha’s character details have not been disclosed, the report suggests that her role will have a strong connection with the protagonist. The star as per reports agreed to join the project soon after Mehta approached her. The filmmaker had also been on Bipasha’s wish list of directors she wanted to work with.
Notably, The report further states that Bipasha will sport a distinct look in the series, marking a departure from some of her previous on-screen appearances. The story is also expected to explore the wider network that supported Aloke Lal during his campaign against the drug cartel.
As per the latest buzz, Aloke Lal spent 37 years in public service before retiring as the Director General of Police (DGP). During his career, he played an important role in dismantling the Barabanki Narcotics Cartel and also led field operations against organised armed bandits in rural Shahjahanpur. He was additionally involved in overseeing counter-militancy operations in Uttarakhand.
In further updates, Lal has documented several of his professional experiences in his co-authored book On the Trail of Thugs and Thieves, which covers eight major burglary investigations.
On top of that, Bipasha, meanwhile, is known for films including Raaz, Jism, Dhoom 2, No Entry, Ajnabee and Omkara . Her last feature movie was Alone , which rolled out in 2015. She later made her OTT debut with the thriller Dangerou s in 2020. Since then, the star has largely stayed away from acting projects, following the birth of her daughter, Devi, in 2022.
Source: Bollywood Hungama