The budget for Madhur Bhandarkar’s Heroine is shooting through the roof, and it’s not because the actors are commanding crores of rupees — it is actually the costumes which are proving to be the real bank breaker. Manish Malhotra is said to have designed over 120 costumes for Kareena Kapoor to wear over the course of the film, worth `1.65 crores!
“The team is working on 120-odd costume changes for Kareena. The ultra-glamorous and expensive clothes will show Bebo at her best,” says a source.
From designer saris to flowing gowns and sporty clothes, Manish has already worked on the various looks and concepts. This is also the first time in the history of Indian cinema that an actress will change so many clothes and looks in one film. Understandably, this has also increased the budget of the film, but that’s not an issue for Madhur. “As a film, Heroine is a prestige issue for him. To showcase his heroine as the best was his idea, so obviously he isn’t complaining about the budget,” our source adds.