It is a hot news on the grapevine of the tinsel town that  desi girl Priyanka Chopra might soon be portraying the role of India’s first woman Prime Minister – Indira Gandhi, in a biopic.

Priyanka was offered this role by director Krishna Shah after Madhuri Dixit denied the role due to her mother in law’s illness.

We hear that the makers have grand plans for the film and have roped in Hollywood technicians and make-up artists like Jenny Shircore (‘Elizabeth’). The movie titled Mother: The Indira Gandhi Story will also incorporate facts from the personal tapes of former US president Richard Nixon on the 1971 Bangladesh War.

Director Krishna Shah confirmed that the casting is still on and though Jenny feels Priyanka will be an apt choice, they haven’t approached the actress as yet.

The film will also explore the politician’s personal life. Now the question is if Priyanka accepts the role, will the audience be able to relate to her as Indira Gandhi, as both the women have highly distinct personalities.