Speaking from Cannes after the announcement of Heroine, Bhandarkar said: "First of all it is not about Marilyn Monroe or Elizabeth Taylor or any other Hollywood or Bollywood actress any more. It is the story of one actress' internalised journey into stardom, the people that she meets, the experiences that she gathers.
"It isn't about the film industry. It's about the experiences of one actress. We've completely re-written the role to suit Aishwarya."
Heroine is about the life and times of a Bollywood actress and the script is said to have a daring and scandalous behind-the-scenes account of showbiz.
When asked if the love-making sequences have been deleted as per Rai Bachchan's specifications, Bhandarkar said: "There never were love scenes...not any that would need serious modification or anything. Too much has been said about the so-called love-making sequences. I never reacted because I wanted to get the script and project in place rather than killing the rumours and speculation."
Bhandarkar's women-centric films include Chandni Bar, Page 3, Satta, Corporate and Fashion.
Reacting to why he chose to announce Heroine in Cannes, he said: "Aishwarya was here in Cannes, so was my producer Ronnie Screwvala. We thought we would get a good global platform for the film. Besides I hadn't taken a break for a long time. I needed to rejuvenate myself before starting Heroine. It's going to be a tough one."
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