The dacoit Veerappan
's life is an open book but what about his wife?
The 'Bhootnath Returns' actress
Usha Jadhav will be seen playing real-life dacoit and smuggler Veerappan's wife Muthulakshmi, in a film titled 'Veerappan' directed by
Ram Gopal Varma. Ask her how she bagged a role in a RGV film and she credits her cell phone. "One evening, Ramu sir messaged me and the next thing I know I was a part of his project. He was ready with the look, brief and character sketch. He made the process of becoming the character simpler for me," shares Usha.
FIND OUT: How Veerappan was shot dead Usha is all praises for RGV's research and analytical skills. She adds, "I have always played fictional characters. However, Muthulakshmi is a real person and very much alive. So, the toughest part was to make sure I play the role well. The character portrayal on screen is a combined research by Ramu sir and me."
She was also seen in a Marathi film '
Dhag
' in 2012 and is open to offers from the industry. "For now, I am looking at Hindi projects. However, if I come across a Marathi project, then I will definitely take it up."
WATCH: Trailer of 'Veerappan':