Mumbai, Dec. 20 -- The makers of 'Maa Vande', a biopic based on the life of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marked the first day of shooting with a traditional pooja ceremony, officially putting the project on the floors.

Visuals from the ceremony were unveiled on social media on Saturday.

The film, which stars acclaimed Malayalam actor Unni Mukundan as Prime Minister Modi, was first announced on the Prime Minister's birthday in September.

More than a customary ritual, the inaugural pooja signalled the beginning of a film that aims to trace the making of a leader whose life and purpose have resonated with millions. The project seeks to capture both the personal and public dimensions of PM Modi's journey.

The film was announced on PM Mod...