Madhuri Dixit Nene is set to make her digital debut in acting on a Netflix original series produced by Karan Johar. The shooting for the show is yet to start and both Madhuri and Karan had shared the excitement on the project. Now as per reports in Mid Day, Madhuri has been roped in for another digital show which will be aired on Disney+ Hotstar. The show will be directed by Ship Of Theseus helmer Anand Gandhi.
Titled Saheli, it will be a six-part drama series. Talking about the same, a source told the tabloid, "Anand has been developing the six-part drama over the past two years. The story spans over three decades from the late '80s to 2020. Mumbai, as a backdrop, is integral to the proceedings as the protagonist's journey runs parallel to the city's evolution."
The source also added, "After zeroing in on Madhuri for the lead role, the team had only begun the principal casting when the lockdown was announced and will resume pending pre-production work when the restrictions are relaxed."
Meanwhile, talking about her digital debut with Netflix, Madhuri had earlier said, "I’ve always been a fan of Netflix, which is why I decided to make my debut as a producer with 15th August. The reach and diversity in the audience that the global service provides are unparalleled. And of course, Karan and his team have been like family for me, so when I got this opportunity to play the protagonist in this series that’s produced by both Netflix and Dharmatic - I was beyond excited... This series is entertaining, riveting, and yet heartwarming."
