Poonam Jhawar, a B-grade music video babe has apparently bagged a role based on corporate lobbyist Nira Radia on screen in a film titled "2G Radia-tion".
While the title of the film may sound interesting, Poonam's background makes for an even more interesting read. She has reportedly rejected an offer by Playboy to feature on the magazine's centrefold, saying it was too hot to handle, has made an appearance (like a really short one) in the 1994 Akshay Kumar, Raveena Tandon starrer "Mohra", and has featured in a couple of music videos – "Tauba Tauba Kya Hoga" and " Kis Kis Ko Batao". That's not all, she's even produced a film – "Aanch" starring Nana Patekar, Paresh Rawal and Ayesha Jhulka, while playing the lead in it.
Currently, she's basking in the limelight of "2G-Radia-tion". At a press conference in Mumbai, she said, "The producers felt my overall personality matches with that of Nira Radia's. It's the role of a lifetime for me." The movie is to be produced by the UK-based Hiten Group, and helmed by Alpesh Dixit and Vijay Desai. Rumours are also abuzz that the group has roped in "Mr Ya Miss" director Satchit Puranik and Hollywood director of photography Mathew R Blute for this project. The film will trace Radia's life as a young entrepreneur who goes on to hit headlines after her involvement in the 2G scam is revealed. "It will not be an entirely true account of Radia's life," Poonam added, also stating that she's already begun to observe the original Nira a bit more carefully these days. Said Poonam, "I was amazed to see how cool and calm Radia has been ever since the controversy erupted. She was quite composed even in front of the media and while facing the CBI. She seems to be a very interesting personality.
I will try to incorporate these elements in my interpretation of the role." And for that, Poonam wants to meet Nira personally, before the shooting starts in April next year. But she was quick to add that neither Radia nor the government would be shown in a bad light in the movie. Well, it'd be interesting to see how Poonam, who's known for her voluptuous photoshoots, gets a Nira makeover!
While the title of the film may sound interesting, Poonam's background makes for an even more interesting read. She has reportedly rejected an offer by Playboy to feature on the magazine's centrefold, saying it was too hot to handle, has made an appearance (like a really short one) in the 1994 Akshay Kumar, Raveena Tandon starrer "Mohra", and has featured in a couple of music videos – "Tauba Tauba Kya Hoga" and " Kis Kis Ko Batao". That's not all, she's even produced a film – "Aanch" starring Nana Patekar, Paresh Rawal and Ayesha Jhulka, while playing the lead in it.
Currently, she's basking in the limelight of "2G-Radia-tion". At a press conference in Mumbai, she said, "The producers felt my overall personality matches with that of Nira Radia's. It's the role of a lifetime for me." The movie is to be produced by the UK-based Hiten Group, and helmed by Alpesh Dixit and Vijay Desai. Rumours are also abuzz that the group has roped in "Mr Ya Miss" director Satchit Puranik and Hollywood director of photography Mathew R Blute for this project. The film will trace Radia's life as a young entrepreneur who goes on to hit headlines after her involvement in the 2G scam is revealed. "It will not be an entirely true account of Radia's life," Poonam added, also stating that she's already begun to observe the original Nira a bit more carefully these days. Said Poonam, "I was amazed to see how cool and calm Radia has been ever since the controversy erupted. She was quite composed even in front of the media and while facing the CBI. She seems to be a very interesting personality.
I will try to incorporate these elements in my interpretation of the role." And for that, Poonam wants to meet Nira personally, before the shooting starts in April next year. But she was quick to add that neither Radia nor the government would be shown in a bad light in the movie. Well, it'd be interesting to see how Poonam, who's known for her voluptuous photoshoots, gets a Nira makeover!
