"I'm through with direction. My last film as director was Zakham. Then I hung up my boots. The page in my life has turned"
So what's the truth about the proposed Benazir project? "I was approached by a lady from Pakistan who wants us (Vishesh Films) to collaborate with them. In principal we're on."
However Mahesh thinks it's too early to get into the project. "The news of the project came from Pakistan. We didn't announce it.
We've to get a go-ahead from Benazir's family and her party. The blood is still fresh on the streets. It isn't right to talk about a movie on the slain leader's life st this stage."
Regarding the crucial question as to who will direct the Benazir project, Mahesh says, "It would most probably be a Pakistani director.
He may bring into the protagonist's character and her surroundings an understanding which we may lack. We at Vishesh Films will back them with our team."