Ektaa Kapoor announced a sequel titled The Dirty Picture 2, and the original film starred Vidya Balan.
Why it matters
Fans of Vidya Balan may be interested as it revisits the film that featured her in a lead role.
Key facts
- The announcement was made 15 years after the original Dirty Picture was released.
Evidence
Official source, or corroborated across several outlets.
- 15 Years Later, Ektaa Kapoor Announces The Dirty Picture 2ndtv.comprimary(opens in a new tab)
- Ektaa Kapoor confirms ‘The Dirty Picture 2’, 15 years after Vidya Balan-starrertimesofindia.indiatimes.com(opens in a new tab)
- Ektaa Kapoor announces The Dirty Picture 2, 15 years after Vidya Balan’s National Award-winning performance: ‘There is a story to tell’hindustantimes.com(opens in a new tab)
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