KANPUR: Known for launching and running Gulabai Gang, an outfit of audacious women in Bundelkhand region who stood for social causes, Sampat Pal has today come a long way. Pal has been signed by Mumbai-based producer Irshad Khan for his upcoming film ‘Jaako Raakhe Saaiyan’, where she will portray her real life role as the outfit commander on silver screen.Pal, who returned from Mumbai recently, said, “I have completed the ‘ muhurat’ of the film ‘ Jaako Raakhe Saaiyan’ in Mumbai in August. The film will be produced by Irshad Khan and directed by Rajiv S Ruia while the male lead will be played by Rajpal Yadav.” “In fact, I was the special guest for the launch. The film’s shooting is slated to take place in Meerut, besides various other locations across the state from September 5 to 7,” she said.“The film is based on true events and will be a thriller comedy. The storyline is simple, but very interesting . I would be playing a role quite similar to my own real life character as Gulabi Gang leader, wherein I talk of women’s welfare and empowerment, besides social reforms and protest against a corrupt system,” she told TOI on Tuesday.Pal, who hails from Banda of Bundelkhand region, had founded the Gulabi Gang way back in 2005. Its members dressed in pink saris and carried a ‘ lathi’ (stick) while fighting for the cause of distressed women.Pal also participated in TV reality show Bigg Boss 6’.

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