Geeta Basra is fine being ‘Ghaziabad Ki Rani’, not ‘Munni’ or ‘Sheila’

By Bollywood Hungama News Network -

January 25, 2013 - 10:09 AM IST

It has been quite some time since she was last seen on the big screen.
However, Geeta Basra was sure that whenever she would return in a film,
it would be with a bang. This week, she has been seen again in 'lights,
camera and action' mode with the item number 'Ghaziabad Ki Rani' in
Zila Ghaziabad. However, contrary to popular perception, she decided
not to get into the 'Munni' and 'Sheila' mode and instead wanted to
carve a niche of her own.

Geeta Basra is fine being ‘Ghaziabad Ki Rani’, not ‘Munni’ or ‘Sheila’

"It's a full on 'dhinchaak' number that I have done for this film",
says Geeta, who was earlier seen in films like The Train and Dil
Diya Hai, both with Emraan Hashmi. "I was sure about one thing that
even if I do just an item number in a film, instead of a full fledged
role, it would have to be something special. When I heard this song, then I was convinced enough to do it. However, I also wanted to know
that how would it be eventually choreographed. It couldn't have been
run of the mill by any means."

Apparently, Geeta was apprehensive that the makers may just go ahead
and shoot another 'Munni Badnaam' or 'Sheila Ki Jawaani'. Though she
personally loves both the songs, she felt that the year gone by had
seen so many imitations of the style and format as seen in 'Munnis'
and 'Sheilas' of the world that it was about time to create something
fresh and different.

"If you look at it, there has been a 'Jalebi Bai' (Double Dhamaal),
'Shalu Ke Thumke' (Bin Bulaaye Baraati), 'Chammak Challo Rani' (Miley
Na Miley Hum) and many more with everyone from Mallika Sherawat to
Shweta Tiwari joining the race. Just like Kareena Kapoor who decided
against calling her 'Chammak Challo' as just another item number
belonging to the mould of 'Sheila' and 'Munni', even Geeta checked
with the makers about their strategy", says a friend of the actress.

This is when director Anand Kumar and choreographer Remo explained to
her the concept of the song which is (obviously) set in Ghaziabad.
While the song is as massy as it gets, what with the title itself
reading 'Ghaziabad Ki Rani Hoon Main', Geeta too is being seen in a
hot and sexy avtar.

"Yes, I enjoyed all the 'latka jhatka' and thankfully, it is visually
quite different when compared to many other item numbers that we have
seen in recent times", says Geeta, "It was fun to get back into the
mould. Trust me; I realized how much I was really missing the song and
dance routine only after I started dancing to the beats."

She isn't willing to comment on speculations around her personal life
though. Even though a segment of media has already declared that she
is marrying Harbhajan Singh later next year, Geeta begs off from the
conversation. "Please, I have work related matters to talk about, so
why not stick to that", she says.

Sure Geeta, point noted.

Watch Song Promo: Ghaziabad Ki Rani (Zila Ghaziabad)