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Ek Thi Rani Aisi Bhi (2017)

Ek Thi Rani Aisi Bhi poster
Directed by
Gul Bahar Singh
Genre
biographical film
Country
India
Elsewhere
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How it feels

This film tells the story of Vijaya Raje Scindia, a royal woman who moved from a life in the palace to one in public service. It follows her personal and political journey based on a biography.

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What happens

Ek Thi Rani Aisi Bhi (transl. Once there was a queen) is a 2017 Hindi language biopic directed by Gul Bahar Singh starring Hema Malini, who portrays Vijaya Raje Scindia. The film is based on Mridula Sinha's biography novel Rajpath se Lokhpath par, and traces her journey from Palace to the public. Vinod Khanna is portrayed as Jivajirao Scindia of Gwalior. The film was completed in 2008 but its release was delayed for years. It eventually released in theatres on 21 April 2017, and premiered to television on Zee Classic on 6 May 2017. The film was shown in the 49th International Film Festival of India in Goa. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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