Though Bollywood`s Bangla connection is very old but Sushmita was the one who rejuvinated the bond. She was all beautiful, bold and Bindaas. Then came Bipasha and everything changed for the Bollywood. The female protagonist is no longer required to fit into the shoes of Sati Savitri`. She can be a housewife and a sultry nymph at the same time. Bipasha and Sushmita could have been good friends due to their similar back ground but the truth is totally opposite. When a determined scribe called Sushmia on her mobile, she spoke to him with all the respect that any human deserves and promised to call back on her return from the US.

You heard it right – she was shooting in the US but didn't let the poor journalist know that she had been jolted out of her deep slumber at the time he called. But the same mannerly dame forgets to acknowledge the sultry Basu's presence at a bash organized by Gaurang Doshi, where the two tigresses came face to face.Speculation is rife that Sushmita, after having broken up with several boyfriends, is in no mood to ruin her chances of a great career with another liaison, and is concentrating on her career. At last count the actress had nine films on hand.

And like her fellow fish lover from the shores of Bengal, she too, wants to carve out a special niche for herself with unconventional roles. And that is precisely what Bips is keen on too.So that`s where the rift comes in. Both are desirous of similar roles and only one will get to choose. That`s competition for you, and that`s life too!