Apr

2

Deepshikha to play Shobhaa De onscreen

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Nari Hira’s Bhram has Deepshikha play a character of writer-columnist Shobhaa De. Many years ago,  Nari Hira gave her a first break as editor in his film magazine, Stardust.

According to report,”Deepshikha’s character, Sunita, is completely based on Shobhaa De’s look and personality. Even her styling, including Shobhaa’s silk-and-chiffon saree look with elaborate bindis, anklets and funky junk jewellery. Sunita is a high-society gossip journalist who is always trying to ferret out scoops on society regulars.”

“Shobhaa became famous by writing about stars and their personal lives, while working with Hira’s magazine,Stardust. Bhavani Iyer who has written the story and screenplay has also been an editor of Stardust, so she knew about the ins and outs of gossip journalism,” adds the source. The film, directed by Pawan Kaul, stars Milind Soman, Dino Morea, Shweta Menon and Simone Singh.

Director Pawan Kaul says, “I have followed the script given to me and have directed it accordingly. Sunita’s character is that of a high-society Page 3 journalist who thrives on writing spicy news. She wears designer sarees and loves to dig up information on the rich and powerful. In the film, Sunita is fascinated by Milind Soman’s character which is that of a very successful, famous and highly respected investment banker. At a point where Milind’s reputation is under threat, Sunita investigates the gossip flying around him.

Deepshikha explaine more, “I play a journalist who’s good-looking and smart. Maybe my character is based on Shobhaa’s. If it is, I don’t mind it as I like her very much. I am Simone’s (Singh) best friend in the film and get to know most stories from her. I play a stylish woman with short hair, who wears classy sarees and big chunky jewellery. She’s a bitch who’s wants to know everything happening in Milind Soman’s life. It’s a thriller so I can’t reveal anything more.” De remained unavailable for comment.



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Feb

29

Deepshikha role-plays Shobha De’ in ‘Bhram’

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Television artiste Deepshikha will be seen as a nosy page 3 journalist in media magnate Nari Hira’s “Bhram” and the character is loosely based on well-known columnist Shobha De. Deepshikha’s character thrives on writing spicy news about the rich and famous and she is perpetually on the lookout for controversies. Her latest target in the movie is an investment banker, played by Milind Soman. She is all out to expose and destroy his reputation.

“I am playing the character of a good looking but nosey page 3 journalist who is on the lookout for scoops and scandals,” said Deepshika.

Deepshikha’s look and dressing style are based on Shobha De’s look and personality, even to fine details of Shobha’s trademark silk and chiffon saree look, bindis, funky junk jewellery et al.

“The character is stylish with classy saris and funky jewellery. But the character is very bitchy.”

According to sources, Bhavna Iyer, who has written the story of “Bhram”, was also the editor of Stardust and therefore was well versed in spicy journalism.

But Deepshikha did not mind that her character was based on Shobha De.

Slated for a March 14 release, “Bhram” is a thriller directed by director Pawan Kaul and also stars Dino Morea, Sheetal Menon and Simone Singh.

Shobha De was a protégé of Nari Hira, who gave her a break as editor of their film magazine Stardust. And Shobha De shot to fame in the showbiz by writing about Bollywood stars and their personal lives.

Source:indiainteracts.com/gossip/2008/02/29/13861/Deepshikha-roleplays-Shobha-De-in-Bhram/



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