Kolkata, Oct. 23 -- National Award-winning filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar is set to bring the life and legacy of Dr Syama Prasad Mukherjee to the big screen with his next project, tentatively titled 'Syama- The Missing Chapter'.

The film will go on floors next year, with further details about the project currently under wraps.

The film is backed by producer Aditya Kumar Halwasiya and jointly produced by Bhandarkar Entertainment and AKH Ventures.

Bhandarkar will begin work on the project after completing his upcoming film, 'The Wives of Bollywood.'

Positioned as a historical drama with elements of a political thriller, 'Syama - The Missing Chapter' will trace the life of Dr Mukherjee, a scholar and statesman who played a significant role ...