Mira Nair Unveils 'Amri', Celebrating Art Icon Amrita Sher-Gil

Filmmaker Mira Nair announces her film 'Amri', a biopic on Amrita Sher-Gil, starring Anjali Sivaraman. The movie explores the painter's artistic journey and challenges in bridging Hungarian and Indian worlds. Set across three countries, it celebrates Sher-Gil's timeless influence and is co-produced with Priyanka Chopra Jonas.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 12-05-2026 14:27 IST | Created: 12-05-2026 14:27 IST
Mira Nair Unveils 'Amri', Celebrating Art Icon Amrita Sher-Gil
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Renowned filmmaker Mira Nair has announced her latest cinematic venture, 'Amri', a biopic chronicling the life and times of eminent Hungarian-Indian artist, Amrita Sher-Gil. The film, featuring Anjali Sivaraman in the titular role, also stars Jaideep Ahlawat and Priyanka Chopra Jonas.

'Amri' aims to highlight Sher-Gil's revolutionary spirit and her pioneering contributions to modern Indian art. Shot across Hungary, France, and India, the film explores how the blended worlds shaped Sher-Gil's groundbreaking artistic expressions.

With a narrative set between the World Wars, Nair's project captures the essence of Sher-Gil's artistic vision, transcending cultural and temporal boundaries. This ambitious biopic is co-written by Clara Royer and co-produced by Jonas, promising to bring Sher-Gil's impactful legacy to a global audience.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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