AMRITA RAO

In the world of the Kanganas and the Katrinas, it's difficult for a girl with a simple and sweet image like Amrita Rao to hold her own.

Even actresses who started off as girls next door like Minissha Lamba are trying hard for a super sexy makeover.

But Amrita Rao is doing well, her own way. This, inspite of being criticized time and again for being a behenji. After playing a convincing teen in 'Main Hoon Na' and a few flops later, she went ahead and turned simple and sweet for 'Vivaah' and the well made 'Welcome to Sajjanpur'.

In between there was a slightly sexy makeover for 'My name is Anthony Gonsalves' which didn't do her a world of good since the movie tanked. People seem to like Amrita only sweet and simple.

Now the lass is getting a chance to star with Amitabh Bachchan in Chandraprakash Dwivedi's next flick.

She'll be playing Arjun Rampal's wife and Tabu and Amitabh Bachchan's daughter-in-law in his upcoming film, 'The Legend of Kunal'.

According to the director, it is a very difficult role for Amrita. Though Tabu plays the central character, Amrita is very important to the central drama. Tabu portrays trishna (thirst), whereas Amrita shows purity and honesty.

It was Mrs Jaya Bachchan who suggested Amrita's name for the role of Kanchanmala. And since she's both delicate and strong and can stand up against a powerful Tabu, she's being rightly cast.

Now that's lots of praise for the young actress. Should we say inspiration for the few simple girls of B-Town?