‘Julie 2’ inspired by renowned actress of 90’s
MUMBAI: The story of the protagonist in Julie 2 is based on the life of a well-known glamorous actress of the 1990s and 2000s. The film’s makers are withholding the actor’ name to avoid legal trouble for the film, says its presenter Pahlaj Nihalani.
As a hint, the actress concerned started her career with a Hindi film featuring one of the Khan superstars. But it was her blooming career in the south, in Tamil and Telugu cinema, that made her a star. However, her affair with a married Tamil- Telugu superstar drove her out of the south Indian film industry and she went on to become a big name in Bhojpuri films.
Such incidents and episodes from the real-life actress are replicated faithfully in Julie 2.
Julie 2 lead actress Raai Laxmi said: “I am not denying the similarities between my character and the actress. These similarities are there. I don’t know if they’re deliberate or just a coincidence.”
However, Nihalani said: “It’s definitely based on the actress.... In fact, one of the main actors who are part of our cast was also involved with that actress. We are not naming her as we don’t want our film to be stopped.”
“But once the film opens, it will be obvious to all which real-life actress Raai Laxmi is playing.”
Does Nihalani anticipate any legal trouble?
“It’s possible that the actress may recognize herself and come forward. However, we have made sure she is not mentioned anywhere in any of the press meets.” LONDON: Actor Margot Robbie says she is proud to be a woman after getting a “supportive” response in the wake of the sexual harassment allegations against producer Harvey Weinstein. Robbie, 27, has praised the resilience of the women who have come forward to accuse the disgraced producer of sexual misconduct. She says the attitude from other Hollywood stars who want to make a change in the way women are treated has made her “proud to be a woman”, dailytelegraph.com. au reports. “Women are so resilient and I think the response to the whole Weinstein situation kind of proved that. To me, when I think of women, I think the word that sums up women so well but isn’t used as often as it should be is ‘resilient’,” she said. It’s astounding how quickly everyone pivoted from being heartbroken about the news to, how do we move forward? How can we move forward? What good can come out of this? Everyone was so supportive immediately and then automatically looking to the future, which made me even more proud to be a woman,” she added. This comes after the she praised Cara Delevingne for opening up about the ordeal she endured at the hands of Weinstein. LOS ANGELES: Hollywood actor Ruby Rose has come out in support of Deepika Padukone amid the ongoing controversy surrounding her upcoming film Padmavati.
Deepika, who plays the titular role in the Sanjay Leela Bhansali-directed film, has received threats from Rajput Karni Sena with one of its leaders warning her against “inciting” sentiments.
“I am in shock at reading what my dear friend is going through but in absolute awe of her strength and courage. Deepika you are one of the strongest women I know,” Rose, who appeared alongside Deepika in the xxx: Return of Xander Cage”, tweeted.
Following the threats, the Mumbai Police has tightened Deepika’s security.
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