Madhuri Dixit Nene was surprised that a series was being made about a life for US network ABC. She says getting Indian actress Priyanka Chopra on board as an executive producer is a step in the right direction.
“I was pleasantly surprised in the summer of 2016 when Sri [Rao] said he wanted to do a series inspired by my life in America,” Dixit Nene said in a statement.
The story would follow Dixit Nene’s journey in America and her bi-cultural family.
Dixit Nene took a break from showbiz when she married Sriram Nene in 1999. He was based in US back then,and she moved to Denver from Mumbai to start a family. The mother of two sons returned to showbiz about five years ago.
Sri Rao, a New York-based writer for shows such as General Hospital: Night Shift, will pen the pilot and executive produce the series, as will Dixit Nene’s husband.
The Dil Toh Pagal Hai actress added: “As Ram and I chatted with Sri, the story evolved and Mark Gordon Productions came on board, wanting to produce it. Bringing on Priyanka was perfect in that she had experience with the landscape.”
In June, Dixit Nene had teased something new and exciting was going to be announced.
“Loving downtime in the US. Back up soon with announcements. Til then enjoy,” she had tweeted.
Chopra currently stars on American show Quantico, which is going into its third season. Earlier this year, she made her Hollywood debut with Baywatch, and she is now filming romantic comedy Isn’t It Romantic with Liam Hemsworth.
