"I refused the movie because I was tired. I just went to Banaras and stayed there for some time. I took some time off from films and I think I needed that break. I just came back to complete my film 'Coffin Maker'," she said.
The 32-year-old actress is looking for a change after starring a slew of serious roles.
"My stereotyped image will be broken by the next two comedies I am doing. One is produced by Prakash Jha and I am all geared up for it," Shilpa said.
"I have hosted an award show earlier but there it was all rehearsed. Here everything was impromptu so I was nervous as well as happy," she said, adding that she is looking forward to watch Iranian films to be screened at the three-day festival.
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