| Jigyaasa | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Faisal Saif |
| Produced by | Raju Chand |
| Written by | Faisal Saif |
| Music by | Ram Shankar |
| Release date(s) | 10 March 2006 |
| Running time | 140 minutes |
| Language | Hindi |
Jigyaasa, released on 10 March 2006, was directed by Faisal Saif[1]. It was called the year's most controversial feature film, and was based on the life of Indian sex goddess Mallika Sherawat[2]. This film marked a big change in Hrishitaa Bhatt's career, as it was her first title role. Though Indian critics did not appreciate the film, it commanded a decent share at the box office.
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Based on actual events, the film tells the story of an innocent girl named Jigyaasa Mathur (Hrishitaa Bhatt) who comes from a middle-class family, the daughter of a schoolteacher 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 India's highest paid superstar.