Rishi Kapoor has brought back Russian actress Kseniya Ryabinkina, who played a trapeze artist in Raj Kapoor's Mera Naam Joker (1970), for a role in his upcoming film, Chintuji. Chintuji is closely based on Rishi
Kapoor's real life. This will be Kseniya's second Hindi film.
Producer Bobby Bedi had a tough time getting in touch with Kseniya because of not having her contact number. The team got in touch with the Russian Film Commission and the Kapoors had a few contacts in
Russia.
She readily agreed despite her ill health. She was brought to Chandigarh to shoot in a village called Paragpur, which is on the outskirts of Himachal Pradesh.
In the film, there is a mention of
Mera Naam Joker and they needed her to add the authenticity to the film. She has quite an important role in Chintuji.
Chintuji brings back Russian Kseniya Ryabinkina
Monday, August 31, 2009 12:39 IST
