What made you choose Bipasha Basu [Images] for Ashoka?
I think Ajay and Bipasha have excellent screen chemistry. She plays the role of Kaurwaki. She has to be sensuous and also a person of determination. This could be one of the most challenging roles of her career. There surely are people who will remind you about The Legend of Bhagat Singh. Did that film eventually make the money? The producers of the film say they haven’t recovered the investment. And yet, TIPS is so proud of the film, it is mentioned as their proudest achievement. Though the film was not a runaway hit, thousands liked it. It won many awards. Many people in India consider it to be one of the finest historical films made by an Indian filmmaker.
