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English Vinglish inspired by my mom: Gauri Shinde

IANS | By, Mumbai
Aug 14, 2012 02:27 PM IST

Gauri Shinde, wife of filmmaker R. Balki, who is debuting as a director with English Vinglish, says the film is inspired by her mother.

Gauri Shinde, wife of filmmaker R. Balki, who is debuting as a director with English Vinglish, says the film is inspired by her mother.

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"This film is inspired by my mom. Like most people in India struggle with this language, it's just the insensitivity and insecurity that made me do this film," Shinde said.

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Asked how she managed to cast Sridevi in her debut film, she said: "While writing the script, I did not think of anyone. When Balki met Boney and Sridevi, they asked him what was he doing at that time. Balki mentioned about me writing a script. Sridevi liked the subject and I narrated the script to her and it just happened."

Like Balki, who is known to portray all women characters in his films in a very strong light, even Shinde has managed to do the same with English Vinglish.

"I am a woman and I will show all my women as strong characters," she said.

English Vinglish is slated for release Oct 5.

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