On theatre giving her more scope to experiment & explore Following her portrayal of Maham Anga in Jodhaa Akbar, Ila said she started getting only vamp roles. “I never accepted them.

Also starring Sonu Sood, Nikitin Dheer, Ila Arun, among others, the film features the eternal love story of Jodhaa and Akbar set against the backdrop of 16th century Mughal Era.

Even if it’s a small role, I see how it is contributing to the film. For Jodha Akbar, Ashutosh told me it’s a negative role. But then, Mahamanga was a very powerful character in history.

The movie also starred Sonu Sood, Poonam Sinha, Ila Arun and Nikitin Dheer in the pivotal roles. Note: Box office numbers are based on estimates and various sources.

I had played a firm woman Maham Anga in Jodha Akbar, but people called it a vamp's role. It was not a vamp's role, she was a strong person. Secondly, I liked Director Ram Madhvani.