Sunny Leone perfect for Jism 2, says Pooja Bhatt

After much hullabaloo over porn star Sunny Leone’s entry into Bollywood with Jism 2, the makers of the film seem content with roping in the international star. Pooja Bhatt is quite satisfied with casting Leone for the film because she says that the actor's personality must match with the character one plays.

Since, the role that Leone is playing in the film is bold and close to something that the international star does in real life, blurring real and reel was easy for the makers.

 "We have done authentic casting in 'Jism 2'. We have taken Sunny Leone because we want a girl who plays that kind of part and persona," Pooja told a news agency.

"It is very important that you cast authentically. Everyone talks about out-of-the-box casting but no one does it," added the 39-year-old.

Pooja maintains that in all the films that she has made, she has cast actors according to their personas and the character’s demand. She went on to say that she has attached herself with people who are audacious and who dare to stick their necks out.
Jism 2 will go on floors soon.

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First look out: Pooja Bhatt's Jism 2

Mahesh Bhatt might be announcing from rooftops that Sunny Leone is the lead for Jism 2, but his daughter Pooja Bhatt, the director of the film says that she hasn't yet finalised the glamorous pornstar for the film.

"I ain't letting my secret out. There's quite a bit of speculation about Sunny Leone and Bipasha being part of the film, but I haven't finalised the name yet. Hopefully, we'll be able to make an official announcement soon. But we had a positive meeting with Sunny," Pooja informed TOI.

The lady seen in the first look of Jism 2 is not necessarily Leone. "We must not forget that Jism doesn't really depend on the face. It's a brand name that works. It is sensual as opposed to Murder, which was sexual," Pooja was quoted by the daily as saying.

Pooja denies Rahul Bhatt was ever considered for the role.

Jism 2 is a sequel to the 2003 release which starred Bipasha Basu and John Abraham in the lead.

Sunny Leone on Jism 2
"I am really excited about my Bollywood debut. I am honoured to get an opportunity of working with Mahesh Bhatt."

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Bigg Boss 5 Exclusive: Mahesh Bhatt dumps Mallika Sherawat for Sunny Leone

 

Mahesh Bhatt entered the Bigg Boss house to convince Sunny Leone for his upcoming film ‘Jism 2’. The filmmaker is very excited to start the project as Sunny has accepted the offer and agreed to star in the ultra bold ‘Jism 2’. But the talking point, is how much will Sunny get paid? Will the Bhatt’s pay her the amount that she earns from her porn films?

According to reports, Malika Sherawat was approached for the role, but she asked for a huge amount of 1.5 crores which was immediately refused by the Bhatt camp. Due to which, the project was on a standstill for long.

Though, Bhatt’s do give a chance to new actresses, but pay them peanuts. If we scan the past, all the actresses, who have started their careers with the Bhatt camp never came back to them, as they are not ready to pay well. Does this mean that Bhatt’s will sign Sunny for peanuts?

Giving information about the remuneration for Sunny Leone, Mahesh Bhatt promptly said, “She has accepted the offer. We are waiting for her to come out of the Bigg boss house. Once she is out, Pooja (Bhatt) and Sunny’s agent will sit down to finalise the dates and the money part.”

Well, it’s time to see if the top International porn star will agree to work for peanuts?

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Sunnny Leone is perfect for Jism 2: Mahesh Bhatt

Mahesh Bhatt calls her meeting with Sunny Leone in Bigg Boss "sensational".

While the filmmaker appreciates Bigg Boss inmate for her "audacity for from a permissive culture to a conservative culture and trying hard to get accepted in the latter", Maheshsays, issues like time frame and fee she would be charging have to be discussed between Pooja and Sunny's agent before he proclaims that Sunny will be doing Jism 2.

"In the five and a half hours I spent with Sunny, I got to know about her sincere demeanour. Sunny listens with entire being. When we met in the confession room there was a slight discomfort which ebbed away as we got talking and grew familiar with each other. During the conversation, I was observing her emotions. She cried when I touched her head.

But she didn't want to reveal her vulnerable side here as she too wants to win the show." Would Sunny allow him to dig into her past in the movie? "I discussed it with her and she was fine with it. I even told her it may be easy to shed clothes but it is difficult to show one's scars." Does he see in Sunny the makings of a Bollywood Alister? "Yes. But she will have to deal with her albatross of her own past. In this age, when her pornographic images are available on the internet, she will have to delink herself from that and that will be difficult. But she doesn't want to do that. She is perfect for Jism 2. If it the movie becomes a success and she charms her way into the heart of people, what kind of journey she will take is anyone's guess."

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‘Jism 2’ not about nudity: Mahesh Bhatt

New Delhi: Director Mahesh Bhatt, who has offered the lead role to adult movie star Sunny Leon in his upcoming film ‘Jism 2’, says the movie is not about nudity though the name may suggest otherwise.

Bhatt, who went all the way to the Bigg Boss house to meet Sunny, said she has agreed to be a part of his daughter Pooja Bhatt`s film.


"Our first meeting was successful. She was very happy when I offered her the movie. Now the discussions will take place between Pooja (Bhatt) and Sunny`s agent about the further details. I hope that everything works out and she will soon start shooting," Bhatt told reporters.

"I feel she has the potential to play the lead role in Jism 2... Although she didn`t recognize me and I don`t think she watches Bollywood movies, she is looking forward to her Bollywood break," Bhatt said.

The 63-year-old director denies that her image as a porn star prompted him to hire her for the role, which is yet to find a male lead despite rumours that his son Rahul Bhatt will make his debut. Emraan Hashmi`s name is also doing the rounds.

"Sunny in `Jism 2` is not only for her sexuality... we all know that a movie needs to have a lot more than that. She has to win the audience with her acting. They are still very conservative so obviously Sunny will have to put in a lot more hard work to make a career in Bollywood."

`Jism 2` is a sequel to the 2003 release, which starred Bipasha Basu and John Abraham in the lead.

"I can`t say anything about the male lead. It will only be finalised once Sunny is out of the Bigg Boss house." Born to a Punjabi family in Ontario, Sunny has appeared in various reality shows in the US, and is currently participating in Bigg Boss, co-hosted by Sanjay Dutt and Salman Khan.

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