Aamir Khan Productions has announced a documentary on the life and journey of President Droupadi Murmu, with filmmaker and writer Svati Chakravarty Bhatkal set to direct the project.
According to Variety India, the documentary will trace Murmu’s remarkable journey from her roots in a small village in Odisha to becoming India’s first tribal President and the country’s second woman to hold the nation’s highest constitutional office.
The film will chronicle the defining chapters of Murmu’s life, including the personal tragedies, challenges and setbacks she overcame before entering public life and eventually ascending to the presidency. It will also explore her years in public service, offering a closer look at the resilience and determination that shaped her leadership.
The documentary continues Aamir Khan Productions’ long-standing interest in telling stories rooted in real-life experiences and social change. Over the years, the production house has backed several projects that spotlight human stories while encouraging wider conversations on issues of public importance.
The project also reunites the banner with Svati Chakravarty Bhatkal, who previously directed Rubaru Roshni, the 2019 documentary anthology produced by Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao. Narrated by Aamir Khan, the film explored real-life stories of violence, grief, forgiveness and reconciliation, earning praise for its empathetic and nuanced storytelling.
To recreate key moments from Murmu’s early life, portions of the documentary have reportedly been filmed in her native village in Odisha. Local actors have been cast to portray different phases of her life, while the filmmakers are expected to combine dramatised recreations with archival material and real locations to present a detailed account of her journey to Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Beyond documenting Murmu’s personal story, the film will also examine the broader significance of her election as President. Her rise to the country’s highest constitutional office has widely been regarded as a watershed moment for tribal communities, women and historically underrepresented groups, making her journey one of the defining political stories of contemporary India.
Meanwhile, back in 2025, Aamir Khan had hosted a special screening for his film Sitaare Zameen Par at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. The film is a spiritual successor of Khan’s 2007 film Taare Zameen Par.
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