This is how Mouni Roy bagged role in Akshay Kumar starrer 'Gold'

There were rumours that superstar Salman Khan recommended the actress, however, producer Ritesh Sidhwani disprove such gossip by saying that she has bagged the role on the basis of her talent and not on anyone's recommendation.

NEW DELHI: TV Actress Mouni Roy is making her big Bollywood debut with Excel Entertainment's forthcoming film 'Gold' in which she will be seen opposite Akshay Kumar. Just like other, Mouni also went through the audition process before she was finalised for the much-talked about movie. There were rumours that superstar Salman Khan recommended the actress, however, producer Ritesh Sidhwani disprove such gossip by saying that she has bagged the role on the basis of her talent and not on anyone's recommendation. Sidhwani, who was present at the success bash of his web series 'Inside Edge', was asked if Mouni's selection was on the basis of any recommendation, he said: "To be honest, nobody recommended her. She is talented... It's like taking away someone's talent by saying that somebody recommended her. She was actually auditioned for that part and she gave a fantastic audition." "We all - Farhan (Akhtar), Reema (Kagti) and everyone watched the audition and we chose her. So, just like all others, she was actually auditioned and after that she got the part. It was not based on recommendations." The movie is currently being shot in Leeds which will continue till August end.  "After that, we will start in Punjab. But 'Gold' is slated for August 2018 release." When asked about 'Fukrey 2' and 'Don 3', Sidhwani said: "Fukrey Returns' is releasing on December 8, and as far as 'Don' is concerned, we definitely want to make it, but the story is not yet locked. As soon as the story is locked, we will do it." On the success of 'Inside Edge', he said: "You will not be able to measure the success as nobody has the data, but audience's feedback from digital platforms is very positive."

On the related front, Mouni shot to fame with her super natural show 'Naagin'. Apart from her subtle acting skills, she also grabs eyeballs for her fashion sense. (With inputs from IANS)