Rani Laxmibai would head to the battlefield dressed as a man, donning clothes made of khadi
Kangana Ranaut
While ensuring Rani Laxmibai's bravado spills onto screen when Kangana Ranaut portrays the historical character in Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi, the makers are also ensuring that her personality and passion find a voice on screen. So that the costumes reflect the wave of patriotism that had swept the country, the team has collaborated with the government-run Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) to procure hand-spun organic fabric for the star's wardrobe.
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A source tells mid-day, "Rani Laxmibai was among the leading warriors of India's freedom struggle. She would head to the battlefield dressed as a man, donning clothes made of khadi. In a bid to ensure that the character looks authentic, the makers requested costume designer Neeta Lulla to make ensembles using the fabric."
The last leg of shooting is underway in Rajasthan. Producer Kamal Jain says that Lulla will be designing the costumes for Ranaut and the rest of the cast involved in the sequence. "We want to stay true to history. In December, we discussed the costumes for this final schedule with Neeta, and chose to approach the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) to procure the fabric. Neeta has designed amazing pieces, ones that have never been seen before. We also plan to showcase the costumes at an event in the coming months as part of the film' promotions."
Talking about the nitty gritties of creating the attires, a source associated with the costume department says, "Rani Laxmibai was seen in clothes that the traditional Maratha men wore at the time of war. Various colours have been used to design the costumes." Vinai Kumar Saxena, chairman, KVIC, says, "We are proud of this association. Rani Laxmibai had waged the first war of Independence, wearing khadi. Celebrated or not, khadi has had a tryst with Indian history."
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