‘Not averse to playing cameos’
Actor Bhumi Pedenkar, who will be seen making special appearances in films like Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan and Bhoot Part One: The Haunted Ship, says she is not averse to playing cameos in films.
“I am driven to content at all times. As an artist, I have been fortunate that such films have found me. I want to be part of the best cinema that is being made by our industry. It is a personal ambition and a goal and so, when a good film requires me to play a cameo, I'm not averse to it,” Bhumi said.
This year will also see Bhumi headlining three films Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitaare, Durgavati and a yet-untitled film.
‘It's important to constantly keep reinventing yourself as an artiste and that has always been my endeavour. The industry folks have been sending me such out-of-the-world stories that I am frankly having a hard time choosing my next project. The sheer volume of stories that have come my way is mindboggling. I have shortlisted a few interesting ideas and I am still reading a lot of screenplays.’
—Ali Fazal
Actor Sayani Gupta is set to co-produce Where the Wind Blows, a film which will feature her as the only protagonist. It's been directed by Karma Takapa, whose films Ralang Road and Mor Mann Ke Bharam have travelled to various festivals.
Sayani said, “This film is very close to my heart. Shooting for it was not lesser than a roller coaster ride. Though the shoot was difficult, the experience was one of the most memorable ones. I had the best time shooting with Karma and team.”
Margot to work with Christian Bale
Actor Margot Robbie will be seen alongside actor Christian Bale in David O Russells next film.
Russell will direct the film from his own script. Plot details are being kept under wraps. Matthew Budman will produce the project. He had been considering options in the last few months while waiting for the right cast to come together for the project.
With Bale and Robbie's schedules opening, the opportunity to direct his first film since 2015's Joy is set in the right direction.
In 2019, Robbie was seen in Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, where she played Sharon Tate, as well as Bombshell. The role earned her some of the best reviews of her career.