Actress Neetu Chandra, who will be making her theatre debut with "Umrao Jaan", has been brushing up her Kathak to play the courtesan.
"To prepare for her role, which has been enacted earlier on big screen by iconic stars Rekha and Aishwarya Rai, Neetu has been brushing up her Kathak. She has also been learning the right diction for her Urdu dialogues," a source close to the actress told IANS.
Hidayant Sami is the director while Rekha Bhardwaj has scored music for the play which will be premiered Nov 9 at Prithvi Theatre here.
Neetu has been seen in movies like "Garam Masala" and "Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!"
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app