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Bakhtawar Bhutto plans legal action against Benazir's biopic

Says no permission was taken from children, heirs

Entertainment Desk June 23, 2018

Social media has been abuzz ever since actor Mehwish Hayat hinted at a biopic of slain PPP leader, Benazir Bhutto over Instagram.

While news of the Punjab Nahi Jaungi star playing the former prime minister spread like wildfire, Benazir's elder daughter Bakhtawar Bhutto Zardari called the idea "absolutely unacceptable" and vowed to take legal action against the film-makers.

Mehwish Hayat confirms Benazir Bhutto biopic in the works

"Certainly no consent from her [Benazir's] living heirs/children was sought. Absolutely unacceptable and we will be taking action against it," tweeted Bakhtawar on Friday evening.

Certainly no consent from her living heirs/children was sought. Absolutely unacceptable and we will be taking action against it. https://t.co/onq9F4xgYT
— Bakhtawar B-Zardari (@BakhtawarBZ) June 22, 2018

To this, Mehwish responded saying, "To clarify the rumours circulating... There is a project at the very early stages of development about your amazing mother. This cannot and will not be done without the consent or blessings of your family. I am sure that the team involved will be in touch before they progress further."

To clarify rumours circulating.There is a project at the very early stages of development about your amazing mother. This cannot and will not be done without the consent or blessing of the family.I am sure that the team involved will be in touch before they progress further..1/2
— Mehwish Hayat TI (@MehwishHayat) June 22, 2018

The starlet further added, "Meanwhile, as an actress, I am researching as much as I can about a real idol of mine. Irrespective of any film, I would love to meet someday and learn more about her."

2/2 ... Meanwhile, as an actress I am researching as much as I can about a real idol of mine. Irrespective of any film I would love to meet someday and learn more about her .
— Mehwish Hayat TI (@MehwishHayat) June 22, 2018

In an Instagram post earlier, Mehwish had all but confirmed that she’s gearing up to play Benazir in the upcoming film. “I am privileged to have been given the opportunity to research and learn more about Benazir's life and sitting here, I can only reflect on so much more that could have been, had she not lost her life so tragically.”

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COMMENTS (2)

kumail | 6 years ago | Reply As the Pakistani film industry is churning out below-par and dismal movies, it is advisable no one should develop a film on the rather complex and extraordinary life of Benazir Bhutto. The film would surely be a disaster. Even India is incapable of making a film on her.

Golmal | 6 years ago | Reply She was a public figure. A politician to boot. A PM of Pakland. She is in the " public domain." No permission needed. Unless the family wants to hide some 'unknown' facts/details that may, inadvertently, come out. Are there any?

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