*NEW DELHI: *A Bollywood biopic on Narendra Modi’s rise from humblebeginnings to Indian prime minister is to hit cinemas next month, itsdirector said Friday, just in time for elections.
It is the latest in a series of political movies released over the last fewweeks, with filmmakers seeking to cash in on a seven-week national electionwith around 900 million eligible voters.
“Proud to announce the release date of my film #PMNarendraModilink 12th April 2019,”Omung Kumar B said on Twitter.
The Hindi film industry has a long tradition of producing politicallytinged flicks — but industry watchers say 2019’s offerings are more partisanthan ever before.
“The film will traverse the journey of Narendra Damodardas Modi from hishumble beginnings to his years as Gujarat Chief Minister,” Kumar told *PressTrust of India*.
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“(And) onto his landmark win at the 2014 election and finally beingnominated as the prime minister of India,” he added.
Kumar has also directed other biographical movies including one on MaryKom, India’s leading Olympic boxer. – APP/AFP
