Ever since the announcement of Shoojit Sircar’s next directorial outing, October starring Varun Dhawan was made, everyone has been guessing who the female lead would be. While many names were rumoured to be a part of the venture, Sircar put the speculations to rest by declaring his new find – Banita Sandhu.
Shoojit is known to have a keen eye for spotting talent and launching them in his films. From Minissha Lamba (Yahaan) to Yami Gautam and Ayushmann Khuranna (Vicky Donor), he has played a mentor to many talented actors.
Banita is from Wales and has done some advertising assignments including the very popular Wrigley’s Doublemint (Ek Ajnabee Haseena Se) Television commercial directed by Shoojit last year.
“When it comes to the genre of romance, it is always beautiful to see a fresh pairing. Something about seeing their chemistry blossom through the reels of the film, makes you feel...
Shoojit is known to have a keen eye for spotting talent and launching them in his films. From Minissha Lamba (Yahaan) to Yami Gautam and Ayushmann Khuranna (Vicky Donor), he has played a mentor to many talented actors.
Banita is from Wales and has done some advertising assignments including the very popular Wrigley’s Doublemint (Ek Ajnabee Haseena Se) Television commercial directed by Shoojit last year.
“When it comes to the genre of romance, it is always beautiful to see a fresh pairing. Something about seeing their chemistry blossom through the reels of the film, makes you feel...
- 9/5/2017
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
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