An Auckland girl has just finished shooting for a starring role in a Bollywood feature film set to be released next month.
Radhika Bangia, 22, is leading lady in the movie “Meri Shaadi Karao”, which is also the launch pad for Gurdeep Singh Mehendi, son of singing super star Daler Mehendi.
The movie, entirely shot in Dubai, has also being produced by Daler Mehendi, and directed by Syed Noor.
“We are so thrilled for her,” Radhika’s sister Vasundhra told the Indian Weekender from their home in Botany, Auckland, this week.
Vasundhra, who is making arrangements to be in Mumbai for the release on January 4, said Radhika had always been keen on being on the big screen.
“She did it all by herself,” a proud Vasundhra said of her kid sister. “She’s has struggled initially, but now things are coming right for her.”
Radika has been in India for the past three years, initially to do an acting course at the Kishor Namit kapoor Acting Institute on a scholarship.
Although this is Radhika’s first feature Bollywood movie, the former Macleans College (Bucklands Beach) student is no stranger to limelight on the stage.
In 2008, she was crowned Miss Teen NZ, and that same year also picked by the “Potential Model” title in the Miss IndiaNZ pageant.
Originally from New Delhi, the Bangia family moved to New Zealand in 2003.
Trailers and publicity promos for “Meri Shaadi Karao” have been released and the young stars have begun doing the PR routines.
A Times of India synopsis describes the movies as: “The film is a romantic comedy, which has been shot in the beautiful landscape of Dubai.
“The film speaks about marriage, which is the turning point in everybody's life as one steps into a new journey of life. Those who are fortunate are successful in this journey and those who are unsuccessful are the few unfortunate. However, it is the climax which leaves a lasting impression of romance and emotions on your mind.”
To view trailers and promos of the movie, do a Google search of “Meri Shaadi Karao”.
Meri Shaadi Karao
Director: Syed Noor
Cast: Gurdeep Singh Mehendi
Producer: Daler Mehendi
Music: Gurdeep Singh Mehendi
Genre: Romantic Comedy