The
actress
is
back
in
the
Bollywood
radar
with
a
novel
woman-centric
film,
Aseema,
based
on
an
award
winning
book
She
has
had
two
of
the
biggest
hits
in
contemporary
Hindi
cinema–
Lagaan
and
Munnabhai
MBBS
-and
yet
the
actress
turned
her
attention
southwards.
But
now
Gracy
is
back
with
a
woman-centric
film
Aseema
based
on
an
award-winning
novel
by
Shailaja
Kumari,
which
has
been
directed
by
Sisir
Mishra.
And
Gracy
is
confident
that
Aseema
will
touch
everyone's
heart
with
its
strong
storyline.
Says
the
actress,
“Actually
it
is
the
script
that
matters
the
most
to
me.
I
am
happy
that
my
forthcoming
film
Aseema
is
on
totally
different
lines
from
the
rut.
After
reading
the
script
I
just
fell
for
it,
as
it
has
the
entire
possible
blend
in
the
life
of
a
woman,
whether
it
be
the
mother-daughter
relationship
or
man-woman
relationship."
Talking
further
about
her
role,
she
says,
“I
accepted
this
role
only
because
I
liked
it.
I
get
a
chance
to
showcase
all
three
stages
in
a
woman's
life.
The
character
goes
through
a
journey
that
enables
her
to
taste
success
and
emotional
setbacks
at
the
same
time.
All
in
all,
it
is
a
very
challenging
role." But
that
does
not
mean
that
the
film
is
a
serious
one.
Says
she,
“The
film
imparts
a
social
message,
nonetheless
it
also
has
entertainment."
Point
to
her
that
Sisir
Mishra
has
also
directed
the
likes
of
Shabana
Azmi
(Samay
Ki
Dhara)
and
Smita
Patil
(Bheegi
Palkein)
and
Gracy
says
in
all
humility,
"Being
ranked
in
the
same
league
as
Smita
Patil
and
Shabana
Azmi
is
a
little
too
much
for
me.
How
can
I
compare
myself
with
them?
But
I
do
feel
privileged
to
be
a
part
of
the
film,
as
Sisir
not
only
helped
me
portray
all
the
different
stages
in
the
life
of
a
woman
meticulously,
but
I
really
derived
utmost
satisfaction.
This
role
would
be
more
than
a
dream
role
for
me.
I
really
lived
the
character."
But
doesn't
she
think
that
opting
to
work
with
a
new
production
house
may
deprive
her
of
work
from
the
bigwigs?
“No
one
is
small
or
big.
It
is
the
script
and
the
storyline
that
speaks
for
itself.
I'm
sure
the
story
of
Aseema
will
be
liked
by
the
audiences.
Sisir
has
captured
the
travails
of
a
woman,
how
she
fights
for
her
identity,
in
a
very
beautiful
manner," says
the
actress
rather
confidently.
She
goes
on
to
add,
“Sisir
is
not
just
a
talented
director,
but
you
also
get
to
learn
so
many
things
from
him.
If
he
wants
a
particular
scene
in
a
particular
manner,
he
convinces
you
thoroughly.
You
see
no
reason
to
defy
his
ingenuity."
But
what
about
the
rumours,
of
his
being
quite
a
disciplinarian
on
the
sets?
“Not
exactly,
but
he
would
make
us
start
the
day
by
going
to
the
Jagannath
Temple
each
morning.
Because
he
believes
that
beginning
the
day
with
the
blessings
of
God
would
keep
the
atmosphere
pious
and
take
away
any
obstacles.
Working
towards
the
betterment
of
the
film
would
be
anybody's
choice
and
we
successfully
finished
our
work
in
forty
five
days," signs
off
the
lady
quite
diplomatically.