Vidya Balan is looking forward to the start of filming of Sujoy Ghosh helmed thriller Kahani in Kolkata in October.
Vidya's excitement stems not just from the film's taut script, but also from the opportunity to explore and imbibe Kolkata during the Puja festivities, something she hasn't done so far.
"It's an exciting script and we'll be filming in Kolkata for a month-and-a-half during Durga puja," Balan tells HT.
"I'm told the city dons new clothes to welcome Maa and I can't wait to see it. May be I could go 'pandal' hopping and visit Kalighat. That's a must, even during the crazy festive season," she adds.
The film's story is centered on Vidya's character in the film.
Sujoy's inspiration for the film stems from his fascination with how young mothers, once completely dependent on their husbands, learn to fend for themselves and their children when forced to do so by circumstances, often turning into fierce competitors.
"I know of women teaching themselves to read and write in order to get a job, earn money and live life in a dignified manner. For me, that's amazing. And that is Kahani," says Sujoy.
Sujoy wrote the film with Balan in mind, but still didn't get an immediate nod from her.
She is "dead fussy, but in a good way," he says.
"This is a Vidya Balan film. I make no excuses to hide that. Rest of the cast is being worked out. The challenge was to get Vidya to agree. Now the rest of the cast," he explains.
Other than Balan, the film is unlikely to have another major Bollywood star, with Sujoy preferring local talent.
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