Veena Mallik has started work on the Kannada version of "The Dirty Picture", saying the film is packed with glamour and sentiments that will allow her to show her talent.
|Last Updated: May 24, 2012, 04:39 PM IST|Source: Bureau
Mumbai: Pakistani actress Veena Mallik has started work on the Kannada version of ‘The Dirty Picture’, saying the film is packed with glamour and sentiments that will allow her to show her talent.
The Kannada version is also titled ‘The Dirty Picture’. It is produced by Venkatappa and directed by Trishul.
"I am quite excited to be part of the film. I have heard the story and it looks quite interesting," Veena said Thursday.
"As the heroine, I will get a lot of opportunity to perform. The director has packaged the film very well with glamour, sentiments and all other ingredients."
Veena was here to attend the promo and photo shoot of the movie.
Producer Venkatappa`s son Akshay will play the male lead in the movie and the shooting will start soon.
Venkatappa told IANS that he will not face any date issues with Veena as all the problems relating to her visa have now been cleared.
Starring Vidya Balan, the Hindi version was an unofficial biopic on southern sex symbol Silk Smitha. It was a runaway success at the box office and won Vidya her first National Award.
Ekta Kapoor, who produced ‘The Dirty Picture’ in Hindi under her banner Balaji Telefilms, is against the same title being used by Venkatappa.
Trishuli says his story is different.
"I have written a fresh story and it has a lot of native elements that is peculiar to Karnataka. But I thought the title, `The Dirty Picture`, will suit the story very well.
"The title has been cleared by KFC and we are legally bound to use it for the film."
IANS
By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts.
Cookies Setting
By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device and the processing of information obtained via those cookies (including about your preferences, device and online activity) by us and our commercial partners to enhance site navigation, personalise ads, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. More information can be found in our Cookies and Privacy Policy. You can amend your cookie settings to reject non-essential cookies by clicking Cookie Settings below.
Manage Consent Preferences
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work or you may not be able to login.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies then some or all of these services may not function properly.
Targeting Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advert as well as help measure the effectiveness of an advertising campaign. They do not store directly personal information, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.
Performance Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies we may not know when you have visited our site, and may not be able to monitor its performance.