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Kangana to don Khadi in on silverscreen in Manikarnika

11:00 AM Feb 22, 2018 | Team Udayavani |

New Delhi: Actress Kangana Ranaut will don khadi outfits in her upcoming film ‘Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi’. In a statement, Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) said the attire of the lead cast of the movie is being sponsored by it. The movie showcases the Queen’s love for the countryâs heritage fabric khadi in the epic biographical film. 

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“It is official now – after dressing up officials in several government offices, Khadi is now making its way to silverscreen! Kangana Ranaut, in her lead role in ‘Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi’,” KVIC said. 

Sponsored by Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), the costume line for the film shall be designed by ace designer Neeta Lulla. Lulla has already picked up fabric costing around Rs 26 lakh from KVIC. According to KVIC Chairman Vinai Kumar Saxena, the fabric being used for the film includes a mix bag of silk, cotton, muslin and some wool too. 

Kangana, who plays the lead role in this movie, would also be seen using a using a charkha in the film, which is also being sponsored by KVIC. The KVIC chairman said that it is a morale booster in terms of aggressive marketing and promotion strategy for KVIC that she would be spinning the wheel in this movie.

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