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Divya Dutta steps into Amma's shoes for 'Babumoshai Bandookbaaz'

Updated on: 11 July,2017 08:25 AM IST  |  Mumbai
Sonil Dedhia |

There has been speculation around Divya Dutta's role in Nawazuddin Siddiqui-starrer 'Babumoshai Bandookbaaz'. The actor's role is said to have been inspired by former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, late Jayalalithaa

Divya Dutta steps into Amma's shoes for 'Babumoshai Bandookbaaz'


Divya Dutta in the film; (below) file photo of Jayalalithaa


There has been speculation around Divya Dutta's role in Nawazuddin Siddiqui-starrer Babumoshai Bandookbaaz. The actor will be playing the prime antagonist in the film. The role is inspired by former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, late Jayalalithaa.


A source says, "Divya has been reading a lot to ensure she delivers what her character demands. She has been watching videos of Jayalalithaa to understand her body language and traits.


Getting her onscreen look right took a while. The makers wanted her mannerisms to be exactly like Jayalalithaa's, a strong woman who was loved by the people."


File photo of Jayalalithaa

Talking to mid-day about Dutta's role, director Kushan Nandy said, "Our film is fictional. So, the similarities [between Dutta's character and Jayalalithaa] begin and end with the fact that she plays a female politician, who is a go-getter. Divya is a fine actor.

She took pains and time to delve into factual research for her role. I feel it will be her finest performance as an actor till date, because in real life, she is far from the character she will play on screen."

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