Aishwarya Rai

Aishwarya Rai is all set to play Rani Lakshmibai in Ketan Mehta’s next directorial venture titled ‘Jhansi Ki Rani’.

The legendary ruler of Jhansi, who played a key role in the 1857 uprising against India’s then British colonial rulers. Lakshmibai died aged 23 on the battlefield while fighting British soldiers in 1858.

Ketan Mehta said he was completing the script for the movie ‘Jhansi Ki Rani’ and the cast would include British actors. He also plans to hire British technicians and trainers for the action sequences.