Ameesha Patel and Dia Mirza may not have experienced much success as actresses, but both Bollywood ladies are convinced that they will fare better as producers.

While Patel has formed an alliance with old friend Kunal Goomer, who accompanied her to the IIFA screening in Dubai, Mirza has partnered up with fellow actor Zayed Khan and rumoured–to-be-boyfriend Sahil Sangha for Born Free Productions.

“We want to make entertaining films, that give people joy to watch. We want to give the audience a wholesome viewing experience with great performances, intelligent acting and music. Our first film is with David Dhawan and we’ve signed on another director. We’ll be announcing his name in the next four to five days,” noted Patel.

When quizzed on why she chose Dhawan for her first production, the actress reverted with, “He’s always been the sort that says, ‘Leave your brains behind when you come watch my film. If it’s troubles of the world you want to see, turn on the news.’ It promises to be an out and out entertainer with big stars involved. This production started out as a dream, but considering the pace at which we’re going, sky is the limit.”

Meanwhile, Mirza has opted for a slightly different route with her romantic comedy Love Breakups Zindagi. The actress will be seen starring in the film alongside co-producer Khan, while her second partner Sangha will be directing the feature.

“As a first time production house what we’re most grateful for is that we’ve made the film that we set out to make. It would have been acutely disappointing for us otherwise. But with working in your own production you get exploited at every level. You work harder than ever before – you sweep floors, get furniture from your own house and become a slave to the story,” commented Mirza.

“Sahil, Zayed and I are not here to make projects. We want to make good films, tell good stories and doe everything we do with complte honest, integrity and focus.”

Ameesha's style file

Actually I’d seen the original version of the gown I’m wearing in a fashion magazine – it was a
Valentino in white and I just loved the style. So I asked Neeta Lulla to make and execute a sort of a copy of it for me. It just goes to show how much talent we have in India. My style advice to people is always never leave home without your smile and confidence.

- Khaleej Times