After Meenakshi, Madhuri and Mahima, Subhash Ghai is set to launch Mishti

Industry’s showman Subhash Ghai’s fascination with ‘M’ word named heroines continues. After Meenakshi, Madhuri and Mahima, the noted director has selected a light-eyed Bengali girl named Mishti to launch in his ambitious upcoming filmKaanchi. Ghai selected Mishti after auditioning over 240 aspiring actresses. Announcing this, the filmmaker told a leading daily, "More than 240 girls auditioned for the role but most were devoid of talent. The ones who were talented were not good looking.

Luck finally smiled on me when one of his assistants recommended Mishti”. "I liked her pictures and decided to call her to Mumbai. We made her go through various screen tests for six days. I must say she came out with flying colours. She is an actress of Kajol's calibre," he added. The film which features Kartik Tiwari, whose new filmAkaashVaniis releasing today, in the male lead is being made on a budget of Rs 35 crores and is scheduled to go on floors on February 18.