Comely Antara Mali, who was last seen opposite Vivek Oberoi in 'Company', seems to have made a permanent place in Ramgopal Varma camp.
Daughter of ace-photographer Jagdish Maali, Antara was slow to start under the arc lamps. Breakthrough came for her with a with a brief cameo offer in Mast, after which the film's director Ramgopal Varma not only became her mentor but also a savior for her non-happening career.
An author-backed role in Ramu's next film 'Company' groomed the actress in Antara. And she graduated from second fiddle roles to being a heroine in Ramu's next production 'Road'.
The good news for Antara is that she has now bagged leading role in yet another film to be produced by Ramu. The yet-to-be-titled film has Antara pairing with lesser-known actor Rajpal Yadav.
The film will be directorial debut of Varma's former assistant Taufiq.
Antara made her Bollywood debut in a small budget film called Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge. The film went unnoticed and to Antara's dismay, her second film, Dum Dum Diga Diga was shelved halfway through.
Comely Antara Mali, who was last seen opposite Vivek Oberoi in 'Company', seems to have made a permanent place in Ramgopal Varma camp.