Anjali Sivaraman to Portray Amrita Sher-Gil in Mira Nair's Upcoming Film

Anjali Sivaraman Takes on Iconic Role

Anjali Sivaraman, who garnered significant acclaim for her role in Varsha Bharath’s Bad Girl last year, has been cast as the renowned Indo-Hungarian artist Amrita Sher-Gil in Mira Nair’s upcoming film, Amri.

This cinematic piece draws inspiration from the life and artistry of Amrita Sher-Gil, a trailblazer in modern Indian art whose daring style challenged societal norms during her lifetime and continues to hold immense value in global art communities today.

Set in the early 20th century across Hungary, France, and India, the film explores the diverse environments that influenced Sher-Gil’s creative vision. Production is set to conclude this week after filming in various locations throughout India and Europe.

The film boasts a talented ensemble cast, including Anjali Sivaraman as Amrita Sher-Gil, Emily Watson as her mother Marie-Antoinette Gottesman, Jaideep Ahlawat as her father Umrao Singh Sher-Gil, Krisztián Csákvári as Victor Egan, Anjana Vasan as Indira Sher-Gil, Jim Sarbh as Karl Khandalavala, and Priyanka Chopra-Jonas as Madame Azurie. Notably, Priyanka Chopra-Jonas also serves as an executive producer for the project.

For Mira Nair, Amri holds a personal significance. The impact of Sher-Gil’s work on Nair’s artistic vision is profound, and the film embodies a connection that is both creative and deeply felt.

Reflecting on Amri, Mira Nair stated, “Every film I’ve created over the past several decades has been influenced by the art of Amrita Sher-Gil. She taught me how to perceive the world. By integrating the finest European training, she captured the essence of India in a manner that had never been done before — this essence has shaped my own filmmaking from the start. The courage in her use of color and the portrayal of ordinary Indian lives has always inspired me.”