Pooja, Meera team up for Akelapan

Pooja Bhatt's new film, Akelapan, draws upon the life of Parveen Babi.

After dad Mahesh Bhatt's Woh Lamhe based on the life of Parveen Babi and her conflicting relationships, Pooja Bhatt is all set to make Akelapan, another film that draws from the late actor's story.

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Says Pooja: "The film is not based on Parveen Babi's life as is being perceived, but it does have shades of her character. In essence, it is the story of an actress who has passed her prime and is desperate to make it in the world of showbiz."

Pooja has confirmed Pakistani actress Meera to play the central character in the film, reports Bollywood Trade.

In Woh Lamhe, to be directed by Mohit Suri, Kangna Raut will play the role.

Akelapan, scripted by Mahesh Bhatt, will have a young actor opposite Meera. "He is the best person to write the film considering the fact he has seen the industry from close quarters. In fact, the title, 'Akelapan', is also his brain wave," says Pooja.

"I am certainly producing it but I am not sure whether I will direct it myself or sign someone else," she adds.