Urmila and Shyam Benegal reunite Mid-day Urmila Matondkar has just signed Shyam Benegals next project, a musical love story based in the colourful locales of Rajasthan. This marks their reuniting after 25 years
On floors in winter hitList talked to Benegal, who confirmed that he had signed Urmila for his next project scheduled to begin sometime in mid-November. Elaborating about the film, he said, Its a classic love story and a musical. It has lots of music, and weve signed on AR Rehman as the music director. Shama Zaidi has scripted the film and Ive also added my inputs. I want to shoot the film in winter as its set in Rajasthan. Matondkar again Benegal refused to divulge too many details of this hush-hush project. Even the title is not being revealed at the moment. So, why did he sign Urmila? Shes a very good actor. I have worked with her before, in her debut film, Kalyug. Shes also acted in a short TV story of mine called Letter, at the age of 12. It was based on an adaptation of Anton Chekhovs story, says Benegal. Interestingly, in Kalyug, Urmila had played Rekha and Raj Babbars son. Bonding with Benegal Urmila is thrilled about her role. She gushed, Its one of the most exciting roles of my career. Its a very strong character, the kind you havent seen on screen before. You will either love her or hate her but the character is not grey. Shes just human. Shyamji has always been a great director. I have already gained so much insight on my character, just through our initial meetings. He is an extremely well read and aware person. His style of working is very different from the filmmakers I have worked with. I realized that even as a kid, when I did Kalyug. Always a mainstream girl Urmila has some more interesting projects this year Anupam Khers Maine Gandhi Ko Nahi Mara, Pankaj Parashers Benares and now with Benegals film; her cup runneth over. Yes, she smiles, I have an exciting mix of roles this year. But at the end of the day, I am a mainstream girl. Even Shyamjis film has lots of music and dancing, which I love. I have always enjoyed doing that the most and I cant imagine being away from that. "We neglect our cities at our peril. For, in neglecting them, we neglect the nation." -John F. Kennedy ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Get fast access to your favorite Yahoo! Groups. Make Yahoo! your home page http://us.click.yahoo.com/dpRU5A/wUILAA/yQLSAA/iyUplB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Explore, Experience, Enjoy A.R.Rahman - The Man, The Music, The Magic. Only at arrahmanfans.com - The definitive A.R.Rahman e-community. Homepage: http://www.arrahmanfans.com Admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/arrahmanfans/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
