Anjali Sivaraman ultimately emerged as the choice for Mira Nair’s Amri.
Mira Nair’s Amri explores Amrita Sher-Gil’s artistic journey between 1915 and 1941.
Jaideep Ahlawat, Priyanka Chopra and others are also part of the cast.
Mira Nair’s Amri has officially found its leading face. Actor Anjali Sivaraman has been cast as legendary painter Amrita Sher-Gil in the filmmaker’s ambitious international biographical drama. The announcement comes after months of speculation surrounding the role.
The project, which has already generated strong buzz among cinema and art enthusiasts, is expected to explore the life and artistic evolution of one of India’s most celebrated modern painters.
Anjali Sivaraman lands Mira Nair’s Amri
Known for her performances in Class and Cobalt Blue, Anjali Sivaraman now steps into what could become a career-defining role. Reports suggest that Mira Nair and casting director Dilip Shankar were impressed by the actor’s emotional depth and striking resemblance to Amrita Sher-Gil.
Amri to explore Amrita Sher-Gil’s artistic legacy
The film will chronicle Sher-Gil’s life between 1915 and 1941, tracing her journey from Paris to India and documenting how her work reshaped modern Indian art. Born to a Punjabi Sikh father and Hungarian mother, Sher-Gil became known for portraying women and marginalised communities with emotional honesty and depth.
Mira Nair has reportedly described Sher-Gil as a fiercely independent woman who lived entirely on her own terms.
Amri cast
Emily Watson will play Amrita’s mother, Marie-Antoinette Gottesman and Jaideep Ahlawat will portray her father, Umrao Singh Sher-Gil. Krisztian Csakvari will star as Victor Egan, while Anjana Vasan plays Indira Sher-Gil. Jim Sarbh will be seen as Karl Khandalavala, and Priyanka Chopra plays Madame Azurie.
Chopra has also served as an executive producer. The film is produced by Samudrika Arora, Michael Nozik and Nair.
