Ever thought we can see Deepika Padukone in a saree? Well, your this dream will be coming in reality soon or you may say it has already! The gorgeous Deepika wore bikinis and rode water scooter in Houseful her last film. But she has shifted her gears and she is going in opposite direction. This stunningly beautiful actress is all set to play a Bengali freedom fighter in her upcoming film. “Deepika turns to saree” is what making news now days. Now you get ready to see her in Bengal cotton saree riding bicycle!
Deepika has turned around her image as a sexy and bold actress for director Ashutosh Gowarikar’s new project Khelenge Hum Jee Jaan Se which is based on life of a Bengali freedom fighter Kalpana Dutta who was from Chittagong. Deepika will be seen in an era of around 1930’s. Deepika is very much excited for performing this role as she says, “Kalpana Dutta was among the first women freedom fighters of India. She was strong, feisty and a total revolutionary patriot”. Also “Saree makes a lady look more sexy” are the words of Deepika in a latest interview! We think this is the reason why Deepika turns to saree. Well it looks like she is already enjoying this bicycle ride!
The film is jointly produced by Sunita A Gowariker along with Ajay and Sanjeev Bijli. The film will be based on “DO and Die” the book written by Manini Chatterji, Kalpana Dutta’s daughter in law. This would be an epic freedom fighting period thriller. The film will be presented by PVR and AGPPL pictures. Acting opposite Deepika will be Chote B Abhishek Bachchan.
Director Ashutosh Gowarikar said that the reason behind casting Deepika is that she will bring much energy to the character of Kalpana Dutta. The music composer of the movie is Sohail Sen and the beautiful lyrics of the legendary lyricists of Javed Akhtar will add up to the beauty of the movie. Leading fashion designer Neeta Lulla has designed the costumes.
The film is being shot in Goa as well as Mumbai. Also the temporary release date of movie has been also scheduled as December 3. So guys if you see Deepika pedaling cycle in Mumbai when dressed up in Bengali cotton saree don’t get surprised!