Chanda Kochhar biopic screens at IFFI

Mumbai, Nov 23 (IANS) A biopic based on the life of former ICICI bank CEO Chanda Kochhar, who has been under Enforcement Directorate (ED) scanner over her alleged involvement in the Rs 1,875-crore Videocon loan case, has been screened at the ongoing International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa.

The film titled "Chanda" has actress Gurleen Chopra playing the lead.

The 29-year-old actress recently took to Facebook to share her a couple of posters of the film, which read: "Chanda: A signature that ruined a career".

The actress captioned the images: "My first biopic movie based on Chanda Kochhar...CEO of ICICI BANK."

Expressing her excitement about the IFFI screening, Gurleen wrote: "Our film Chanda, which is based on Ms. Chanda Kochchar, was screened in the Goa film festival to a full house. Ms. Reeta. Singh who is the vice-president of the Mumbai BJP, had come as she was specifically asked to watch this movie by her office. She really appreciated the movie. My acting was praised by all who saw the movie."

The film has been directed by Ajay Singh, and produced by Manoj Nandwana and S. Akhileswaran. "Chanda" also stars actors Pushpendra Tiwari and Aditya Verma in key roles.