Nude Aruna Shields Saves Bhardwaj!

A mind boggling 60 actresses had swatted down his script!! Reason: a crucial nude scene in 'Mr Singh Mrs Mehta', helmed by Pravesh Bhardwaj.

The vital sequence needed the lead actress to pose in the absolute buff, and it wasn't intended to confer cheap thrills upon audiences.

Explains Bhardwaj in a tabloid chat, "The character Neera poses as a muse for a nude painting and that is the turning point in the film. It's a journey of self discovery for a middle class girl to be naked in front of a man who is not her husband, and not be bothered about society judging her when the painting becomes public!"

Reportedly, a prominent VJ assented to the offer initially but hiked up her price to an astounding figure, the moment she heard of the nude encounter.

After rounds of disillusionment, came cinematic hope in the form of? Aruna Shields, who understood Bhardwaj's stance and consented to greenlight 'Mr Singh Mrs Mehta'.

For the uninformed, Aruna Shields happened to be Vivek Oberoi's co star in 'Prince'.

Hope Bhardwaj's flick is not a royal let down?