Abhishek Bipasha as Ravana and Mandodri

Bipasha Basu has signed on to play Ravan's wife Mandodari in Mani Ratnam's upcoming film, Ravana. Abhishek Bachchan plays Ravana.Aishwarya Rai plays the role of Sita, the central figure of the story.South actor Vikram plays Aishwarya's husband, Ram.




Bipasha will begin filming from mid September for a period of 20 days.Her 40 minute long role is important and includes an item song.

Mandodari, the beautiful and pious daughter of the King of Danavas,Mayasura and the celestial dancer, Apsara Hema, is best known as the Queen Consort of Ravana. She was the mother of Indrajit, who got his name after defeating Indra, the King of Gods.

Bipasha immediately said yes to the role. She had agreed to do it a month ago but Mani Ratnam had given her strict instructions to not talk about it. Bipasha's costumes are ready. She is very happy with her look in the film. She is looking forward to joining the unit of Raavana.

Essaying the role of Ravan in Mani Ratnam’s next flick, Abhishek’s look is doing him much good as he is getting under the skin of the character. The actor has shaved off his greasy hair. But it’s going to take a while before Abhishek comes out in the open with his ‘Ravana’ look as the actor is observing strict orders by director Mani Ratnam.