By Hindustan Times
After the success of Vidya Balan starrer Kahaani, Bollywood is prepared to witness the discharge of quite a few films with women because the central protagonists. While the last month saw the success of newcomers like Parineeti Chopra and Paoli Dam with films like Ishaqzaade and Hate Story, the approaching months will see actresses like Bipasha Basu, Kareena Kapoor, Preity Zinta, Sridevi and Rani Mukherjee vying for audience's attention.
August will see the discharge of Sunny Leone's debut Bollywood film Jism 2 at the side of director-turned-actor Farah Khan's sweet romantic comedy Shirin Farhad ki Toh Nikal Padi. Farah may have competition from Chitrangda Singh whose Kaam-The Unofficial Story releases at the same day because the Sanjay Leela Bhansali production.
"I USED TO BE quite aware of turning a heroine with 'Shirin Farhad....'. After all, how will you have someone who's fat and in her 40s because the leading lady? However Sanjay trusted in me. In reality I USED TO BE so nervous about even seeing the rushes of the film. All my apprehensions vanished when Sanjay gave me a nod of approval," Farah says about her much mentioned acting debut.
Sudhir Mishra has again given Chitrangda a central part after his critically acclaimed films like Hazaaron Khwaishen Aisi and Yeh Saali Zindagi. The actress stars opposite Arjun Rampal within the film.
"This has turned out to be a very intense film on sexual harassment at workplace. If the characterisation itself is rather tough to start out with, what makes it further challenging is the truth that Sudhir Mishra doesn't accept anything lower than excellent," says Chitrangda.
Madhur Bhandarkar is another director, who weaves strong character for ladies and he promises the similar for Kareena Kapoor in Heroine.
