UTV ropes in Shoojit Sarkar to direct film on Kishore Kumar

MUMBAI: UTV has roped in Shoojit Sarkar to direct a film on the legendery playback singer and actor Kishore Kumar.

The script of the film will be penned by Renzil D‘Selva, writer of Rang De Basanti.

The announcement was made by the singer’s family while remembering his 79th birth anniversary.

The movie will portray all the real life incidents from Kumar’s life, encapsulating his journey “from birth till death”.

The project will be officially announced after the casting and other formalities are completed.