'Shaitaan' actress Janki Bodiwala joins 'Mardaani 3' after impressing Aditya Chopra and Rani Mukerji
Bollywood actress
played tough cop Shivani Shivaji Roy in Mardaani in 2014, a Yash Raj Films thriller that became a hit. She returned five years later with 'Mardaani 2,' which was also a box office success.
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Fans have been waiting for the third part, and earlier in 2024, Pinkvilla reported that YRF is finally moving ahead with 'Mardaani 3.' The film, directed by Abhiraj Minawala, started shooting earlier this year and is set to release on Holi 2026.
Janki Bodiwala to play a cop in 'Mardaani 3'
According to Pinkvilla, Janki Bodiwala has joined the cast of 'Mardaani 3.' After her strong performance in 'Shaitaan,'
and Rani Mukerji were impressed and chose her for an important role.
She will be playing a cop in the film and has already started shooting in Mumbai.
'Mardaani 3' to tackle a strong social issue
The report also suggests that Mardaani 3 will be the most powerful part of the series so far. Like the earlier films, it will focus on an important and relevant social issue. 'The entire team at YRF is very responsible in taking the Mardaani franchise forward. They want to better the audience experience with every film of this much-loved franchise.
The team has ensured that the script is solid and written keeping the present sensibilities of the cinema-going audience in mind."
Janki Bodiwala's cinematic front
Janki Bodiwala, who made her Hindi film debut with 'Shaitaan,' is already well-known in the Gujarati film industry. Now, she's making her mark in Bollywood with a key role in 'Mardaani 3.'
YRF gears up for a power-packed year at the box office.
Yash Raj Films is set to release four major films over the next year.
The lineup begins with Saiyara on July 18, followed by War 2 on August 14, 'Alpha' on December 25, and Mardaani 3 on February 27. Additionally, big action films like 'Dhoom 4' and 'Pathaan 2' are currently in development.
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