Nothing common between Katrina’s role and Sonia: Prakash Jha

Taking a jibe at suggestions on the similarities between Katrina Kaif’s role in upcoming film ‘Rajneeti’ and Congress president Sonia Gandhi, director Prakash Jha says saree is worn by many politicians and it is unfair to draw a parallel.

“Except ‘Behenji’ Mayawati, so many women politicians, such as Jayalalitha, Mamta Bannejee wear sarees. So how can you say that the character is based on Sonia Gandhi? These are only speculations,” says the director, who is also contesting Lok Sabha elections from Bettiah constituency in Bihar.

It was reported that actress Katrina Kaif’s role in the film is based on the Congress president and her look in the film has a lot of resemblance to UPA Chairperson.

“There was nothing common between Katrina’s character and Mrs Gandhi,” says Jha.

The film, extensively shot in Madhya Pradesh, has a starcast which includes Nana Patekar, Ajay Devgan, Ranbir Kapoor, Arjun Rampal, Manoj Bajpai, Katrina Kaif and Naseeruddin Shah.

Anticipating a major win in the polls this time, the maverick director, known for his critically acclaimed films like ‘Mrityudand’, ‘Gangajaal’ and ‘Damul’, says, “If I win, it will give a legitimate position to work for the welfare of the common people in the field of infrastructure development, industry and education.”