New girl Malavika Mohanan replaces Deepika Padukone in Majid Majidi's film

The acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi has finalized Malavika Mohanan as the leading lady of his first Indian film Beyond The Clouds.

Earlier, Deepika Padukone was supposed to do the role that has now gone on to Malavika. For which, she had also given the look test in a de-glam avatar.

Talking about Majidi’s new find, Malavika is a theater actress and daughter of renowned cinematographer KU Mohanan. She has modeled for travel magazines and fashion brands, earlier.

Check out her few more pictures:

A post shared by Malavika Mohanan (@malavikamohanan_) on Mar 10, 2017 at 3:59am PST

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A post shared by Malavika Mohanan (@malavikamohanan_) on May 28, 2016 at 3:28am PDT

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A post shared by Malavika Mohanan (@malavikamohanan_) on Mar 8, 2016 at 1:31am PST

Beyond The Clouds is based on the beautiful relationship shared by brother and sister. It also, marks the debut of Shahid’s brother Ishaan Khattar.