Isha Kopikar
Isha to Act in Kalpana Lajmi’s Film
Isha Kopikar has been offered the role of a courtesan in Kalpana Lajmi’s next film. The pretty actress is thrilled to bits, especially when the role comes following Ashwaraya’s in Umrao Jaan. Although Ash failed to set the screen on fire, Ishaa is quite confident that she will do justice to the role. The film that still seeks a title is based on a popular novel Sanyasi and Sundari. Since it is a period film taking viewers to the times of Ashoka, it reflects upon the position of women then. Lajmi insists that it is not a movie about a nautch girl. According to her, courtesans were a respected lot and not treated as prostitutes. They were endowed with intellect and were skillful, the reason why they earned respect.
Shooting for the movie is billed to start in April this year and will be shot at one go. With financial constraints, Lajmi cannot afford to spend on large and luxurious sets. The movie will be shot with Rajasthan locales in the backdrop. Isha is a director’s actress and Lajmi is sure that she will be able to bring the best out of the talented actress.