Mumbai: After Madhuri Dixit, it's Amrita Rao who has inspired renowned painter M F Husain to do a series of paintings after watching her in her film Vivah. The actress is over the moon.
"I could swoon with delight," she said. "I mean this is Husain saab. The last time he painted someone from a film by Soorajji (Sooraj Barjatya) it was Madhuri Dixit after Hum Aapke Hain Koun," Amrita said.
Starring Amrita and Shahid Kapur, Vivah is about the sanctity of marriage. The film did brisk business at the box office.
"Apparently, Husain saab has seen Vivah several times. And he decided I'm worthy of the honour of being painted by him. I am like wow! You know I'm Madhuriji's biggest fan. If ever there was a living legend, she's it,” she added.
"Husain saab is a big fan of Soorajji's work. I remember seeing Madhuriji's paintings in the Rajshri office. And now it's my turn. What more could I ask for?"
"I feel any actress would shine if presented the way I've been in Vivah. Actually, all of us - Soorajji, Shahid and I - were on test in Vivah'. Unlike Madhuriji's glamorous outfits and presentation in Hum Aapke Hain Koun. my glamour lay in my simplicity. I guess it's that quality that appealed to Husain saab,” she said.
Amrita says she needs to tread very carefully from now on about her next career move.
"I feel like pinching myself each time I think of being part of Husain saab's art.
"This would be my most memorable and colourful brush with life. But you know what? In my heart of hearts I had always dreamt of being Husain saab's muse. Now it's come true!, she added.
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