Will Kiara Advani Portray Meena Kumari in the Biopic of Bollywood's Iconic Star? Here's What We Know

Director Siddharth P. Malhotra’s upcoming film, Kamal aur Meena, is generating a lot of excitement ahead of its 2026 release. Fans are particularly curious about who will take on the role of the iconic actress Meena Kumari. Recently, a keen-eyed Bollywood enthusiast shared on Reddit that Kiara Advani could be a potential choice for this legendary character, sparking a flurry of speculation.

The buzz intensified when fans noticed that Kiara liked the film’s teaser on social media. Furthermore, Malhotra has started following her on Instagram and has been engaging with her posts. Although there has been no official word regarding the cast, these small interactions have led fans to believe that Kiara may be cast as the celebrated actress in this much-anticipated love story about Meena Kumari and Kamal Amrohi. 

Siddharth P. Malhotra is set to present the love story of filmmaker Kamal Amrohi and actress Meena Kumari in Kamal aur Meena. The film is slated for a 2026 release, but the cast details remain undisclosed. Discussion arose when a Reddit user suggested Kiara Advani could portray Meena Kumari, especially after noticing her like on the teaser and Malhotra’s interactions on her Instagram.

To support this, the fan shared a screenshot of Kiara’s reaction to the film announcement and Malhotra’s playful comments on her posts. They noted, "The director of the Meena Kumari biopic recently started following Kiara and continues to comment on her posts."

Siddharth previously stated, “Kamal Aur Meena – a cinematic experience that promises to capture one of the most iconic love stories in Hindi cinema.” He highlighted the profound relationship between Kamal Amrohi and Meena Kumari, which spanned over two decades.

Interestingly, fashion designer Manish Malhotra is also working on a biopic about Meena Kumari, featuring Kriti Sanon in the lead. Reports suggest that this project has faced delays, with production likely starting in early 2025.