Thursday, December 03, 2009

Aishwarya Rai as Mumtaz Mahal ! Film budget $25 to $30 million a big challenge for aish


After playing Jodha Bai in Jodha Akbar, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is now set to play Mumtaz Mahal in forthcoming movie. Sir Ben Kingsley will be co-producing this Hollywood flick. It is his home production.
In fact Sir Ben Kingsley will be playing the great Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan. Not to mention that Mrs. Bachchan will be playing his object of affection. This film has a breath taking budget of $25 to $30 million.
The script is written by the famous British playwright and novelist David Ashton. Sir Ben Kingsley has also given a nod to this. The plot of this movie revolves around the romance of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal. This will also depict the long term when the emperor was imprisoned.
Sir Ben Kingsley also said that Ash greed to this offer while filming for The Last Legion. He also said that he is very clear on the topic and knows about how to approach for this subject matter.

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