Madhubala, Nargis and Meena Kumari inspire Krutika

Actor Krutika Gaikwad, who was seen on the small screen with shows such as Maayke Se Bandhi Ek Dor, Shubh Vivaah and Meri Bhabhi, is leaving no stone unturned to perfect her Bollywood debut, Lakhon Hain Yahan Dilwale. From taking tips from her mom to watching Bollywood classics of legends including Madhubala, Nargis and Meena Kumari, she's doing everything to get into the shoes of her character.

"Krutika is ecstatic with the way the film is shaping up. She has been watching old Bollywood classics to get her attire, dancing style and speech right," says a source close to the production house, adding, "Director Munnawar Bhagat is also giving her a lot of tips to perfect her act. He made him watch Bollywood classics to learn the mannerism of yester year's actresses. The film is based in the late 60s and early 70s so Munnawar got her to watch Madhubala, Nargis and Meena Kumari's films. Kritika has also been consulting with her mother to known more about the look and dressing style of the era."

Lakhon Hain Yahan Dilwale is based in Mumbai itself, where thousands of people come down every day with dreams in their eyes. The story epitomises their struggle. Besides Krutika, the film also features actors Aditya Pancholi, Kishori Shahane, Aroon Bakshi and Anju Mahendru, among others. The film is produced and directed by Munnawar Shamim Bhagat under the Banner Meena Shamim Films.