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Did Mehwish Hayat just confirm a Benazir Bhutto biopic?

In an Instagram post, she hinted heavily at playing the role of Benazir Bhutto
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Updated 22 Jun, 2018

Mehwish Hayat paid a tribute to Benazir Bhutto on what would have been her 65th birthday on Thursday but we sense there's much more to it.

In an Instagram post, Mehwish spoke about her admiration for the first female Prime Minister of Pakistan, while also strongly hinting at playing her for a movie. And when we say hinting we mean she's pointing at the answer saying "There it is!"

"We have broken glass ceilings, we have broken the stereotypes, and we have been and continue to be prepared to go the extra mile, to be judged by unrealistic standards, to be held more accountable." Today would have been Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto's 65th birthday. It is an ideal time to reflect on her undoubted achievements. I have never really been a political person but leaving that aside there is no denying the great strides she made for women's empowerment and equality in our country - everything we are still fighting for even today. There was a time when she made women believe that almost anything was possible - she gave us hope and inspired us to reach for the stars. I am privileged to have been given the opportunity to research and learn more about her life and sitting here I can only reflect on so much more that could have been had she not lost her life so tragically. The sign of a true leader is the legacy they leave behind and the reverence with which the people remember her irrespective of party allegiances. She was a truly remarkable woman and I look forward to giving life to her story soon. ☑️ #MH #MehwishHayat #lostinreality

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Says Mehwish in her post. “I am privileged to have been given the opportunity to research and learn more about her life and sitting here I can only reflect on so much more that could have been had she not lost her life so tragically.”

Rumours of a Benazir Bhutto biopic have been fluttering around for a while but there was never any confirmation as of yet. With Hayat saying she's researching on politician, it's all but confirmed.

Hayat goes on to add, "I look forward to giving life to her story soon."

Mehwish Hayat has previously voiced her eagerness to perform the role, saying it "Would be a privilege and honour to play her on screen and bring her wonderful journey, her inspirational story to the world!"

So, is she giving life to her story soon? We're thinking she just might have gotten her chance!

Update: BB's daughter, Bakhtawar Bhutto-Zardari has taken to Twitter to share that if such a flick is in the works, "certainly no consent from her living heirs/children was sought" adding "absolutely unacceptable and we will be taking action against it".

We hope she realises that nothing has been confirmed yet...

Comments

Aamer Jun 22, 2018 12:38pm
She is a good actress but she is too young to play this part. Kate Blanchet will be the best choice.
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Zuhaib Jun 22, 2018 01:08pm
The legacy of BB is a one that is stoned in history now, besides being the first woman prime minister of the Islamic world, her courage and charisma has neen unmarched. Although I wish Miss Hayat all the best to be able to portray such a grandeur icon, I am a bit of skeptical too.
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Zak Jun 22, 2018 01:24pm
I hope it's a Pakistani production. We represent our own.
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