Jigyaasa

Jigyaasa, released onMarch 2006, was directed by Faisal Saif. It was called the years most controversial feature film, and was rumored to be based on the life of Indian sex goddess Mallika Sherawat. This film marked a big change in Hrishitaa Bhatts career, as it was her first titular role. Though Indian critics did not appreciate the film, it commanded a decent share at the box office.

Based on actual events, the film tells the story of an innocent girl named Jigyaasa Mathur Hrishitaa Bhatt who comes from a middleclass family, the daughter of a school teacher named Malini Mathur Varsha Usgaonkar. Malini is a woman with principles and emotions. Jigyaasa wants to become a film actress and her mother has no objections about it. But Jigyaasa has some other plans. Jigyaasa will go to any limits to reach her goal. Within a timespan of five years, Jigyaasa reaches the top and becomes Indias highest paid superstar.The film was unofficially remade in 2014 in Marathi titled Nati which means Actress. However some scenes and dramatization were changed to avoid any legal hassles. ........

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