Lakshmi Rai thrilled with Bollywood

Lakshmi Rai was more than thrilled to get paired up with singer- actor Himesh Reshammiya for her debut Bollywood film ''Hey Gujju''. The first schedule shooting of this movie, directed by Sathish Shah, has just concluded in Mumbai. Lakshmi is a having a tomboyish modern Punjabi character in the initial reels of this movie, who gets transformed into a traditional, moralistic lady in the later half. The actress believes that the movie will also offer her a good chance to display her emoting abilities. Lakshmi Rai who debuted with 'Karkkakasadara', in Tamil, earned a better name in Malayalam within as short span of six months. She believes that her decision to switch over to Mollywood was perfectly timed. She was Mammootty's pair in the recent super hit 'Annan Thampi' while she also shared screen with Mohanlal in 'Rock 'N Roll'. She is also applauded for her latest 'Parunthu', again with Mammootty, which is presently in the theatres.
Lakshmi Rai is playing a lawyer in 'Dhaam Dhoom', the last film of Jeeva, which will get released in a short while.