Shakeela  

Indrajit Lankesh also spoke about his upcoming film Shakeela claiming that Ballu, who has edited Dangal, Jodhaa Akbar, Lagaan before, is currently working on this women-centric project

"The Dirty Picture" featured Vidya in the lead and was inspired by the life of Silk Smitha, who acted in several erotic movies.

In her next, the actor will be seen playing the role South Indian star Shakeela 

The makers of Richa Chadha- starrer "Shakeela" have released a bold and feisty first look of the film.

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Starring Richa Chadha, Shakeela narrates the rags-to-riches-to-rags story of Shakeela Khan, who ruled the South Indian cinema of the '90s.
 

Actress Richa Chadha and Shakeela met in Bengaluru before the shooting and seeing the camaraderie between the two, director Indrajit Lankesh roped in the real Shakeela for a cameo.

Richa Chadha is training under the guidance of Mumbai-based belly dancing instructor Shaina Lebana.

Richa Chadha plays the role of Shakeela and flaunts a fresh avatar as in a Kerala sari Kasavu Pattu.