Shilpa Shetty finds leading lady in Bipasha
Shilpa Shetty is ready to produce her first film under her banner, Shilpa Shetty Productions. She has also found her first heroine, besides herself. She has signed on Bipasha Basu.
Manish Jha of Matrubhoomi and Anwar fame will direct the film and UTV Motion Pictures will coproduce it. The movie is yet to be titled.
Our source says, "Shilpa wanted to start her production house for some time now. She has already launched her yoga DVDs under her banner. She was looking for a suitable script when Manish Jha came up with this suggestion of an action comedy.
Shilpa loved it so much that she immediately agreed to do it and even asked UTV to co-produce the film. Bipasha Basu will play a major role in the film along with Shilpa. However the role for the leading man is still under consideration."
The source further adds, "The film will be formally announced next month. Raj Kundra, Shilpa's beau, will help her out with the production work and her sister, Shamita Shetty, will be involved in the creative aspects of the production house."
When contacted, Manish Jha said, "It is too early for me to comment on anything. We will make the necessary announcements when the time is right."
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