She proved she was her father’s daughter by playing the sitar and winning acclaim. She then went a step further and wrote a book about him, which was appreciated by audience and critics alike. Now, the energetic and enthusiastic Anoushka Shankar is all set to star in a film titled Dance Like A Man by Kolkata born director Pamela Rook. This is a screen adaptation of a play by Mahesh Dattani. The flick also stars Shobana (of Mitr, My Friend fame). Rook who has a knack for adaptations previously directed Khushwant Singh’s Train To Pakistan. She earlier turned down an offer with MGM since she believed that good and meaningful roles were what she wanted to portray.

Sukhwant Dhadda, known for directing Ek Chaddar Meli Si and making a documentary on Nihangs, with a commentary by Khushwant Singh, is now shooting across the border, with a Pakistani actress doing the lead role.

The film Pind di Kuri is a love story based on the life of a Mirasi family. The heroine is Veena Malik. The hero’s role will be played by Sarabjit Cheema, a known Punjabi folk singer. His songs are listed in the Punjabi folk songs syllabi in many countries.