Time and again one has heard actors make animated statements like - 'Working in the film was like being in a picnic'. Thankfully, WELL DONE ABBA is turning out to be one film where actors are refraining from saying that. Instead, people associated with this Shyam Benegal film have gone on record to state that being with the veteran director on sets meant a lot of learning and enhancement in one's craft.

Fascinated by the experience of working with Shyam Benegal, Minissha Lamba comments, ''I had to be quite alert and focused right through the shoot of this political satire. WELL DONE ABBA is told in a very simple fun light hearted way. In any case, cinema is the reflection of society and in the same mould, this film too is quite tongue in cheek.''

With Boman Irani in the central role, the film also stars Sameer Dattani (as Minissha's love interest), Ravi Kishan, Ila Arun, Salim Ghouse, Sonali Kulkarni, Rajit Kapoor, Yashpal Sharma and Ravi Jhankal.

"With such an ensemble cast in the film, you have to be on your toes all the time. There were some scenes in particular which were quite challenging and I didn't really know where I was and what was I doing. But as I said, Shyam sir gets it going for his actors at the end of the day. I can only say that working in WELL DONE ABBA was an educative trip for me and I only came back a little more well versed in cinema", says Minissha in awe.

A BIG Pictures production, the film has lyrics by Swanand Kirkire, Ila Arun and Ashok Mishra with music by Shantanu Moitra. Earlier titled ABBA KA KUAN, this Shyam Benegal directed film is releasing all over this Friday, i.e. 26th March 2010.

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Living legend Shyam Benegal's next, WELL DONE ABBA, has been in the news more because of lead actress Minissha Lamba's image change from her sexy avatar in KIDNAP to a non glamorous, Muslim girl, belonging to a rural background. However, the main protagonist and the lead actor, the mainstay of the film is the charismatic Boman Irani, who essays a double role in the film.

The audience simply fell in love with Boman's portrayal of a tough disciplinarian and educationist in 3 IDIOTS, despite the fact that the role had slight negative shades, his character Virus became a common name in all the households. And for all those who have relished his performance in 3 IDIOTS, there is more good news as they will not have to wait long for another class act by the master actor.

Those who have had the privilege of watching the screening of WELL DONE ABBA at the Dubai Film Festival have only good things to say about Boman. His performance in both the roles is absolutely top class and it is not surprising as WELL DONE ABBA is a Shyam Benegal film who has always been instrumental in extracting out the best from his actors, last time from Shreyas Talpade in WELCOME TO SAJJANPUR.

We wish Boman all the best and say, Well done Boman! We are certainly looking forward to the film which is all set to release on 26th March 2010!

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'Well Done, Abba' will bring forth the genius of Shyam Benegal, once again. And this time around, he's been bonding big time with… Sameer Dattani.

Reportedly, the actor and redoubtable director would get into intense discussions right after pack up was declared. Furthermore, Shyam 'babu', suitably impressed with Dattani's hard work and sincerity would often invite the young actor for dinner. And having satiated their foodie bone… they'd have looooooonggg talks.

The filmmaker prefers to dine early and Dattani would drop everything at the drop of a hat… and rush off at Benegal's bidding. Movie wrapped up, the Dattani dude is sorely missing those Benegal meals.

Grain of thought, here.

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