Fate of 'Mistress Of Spices' depends on Aishwarya Rai...

By Manissha Despaande, Indo-Asian News Service

Distributors of Gurinder Chaddha's forthcoming film 'Mistress Of

Spices', which releases April 21, are counting on Aishwarya Rai's

popularity to fetch a satisfactory response in the Indian market.

They insist Indian audiences will be able to connect with the film

instantly, reports Bollywood Trade.

'It is a true crossover film which will strike a chord with Indian

audiences. We had earlier released the Ash starrer 'Raincoat' and we

are aware of the fact that she has a great fan following both in the

big and smaller metros,' said Kamal Gyanchandani, vice president of PVR

Pictures.

The film will be released all over the country with 70 odd prints and

the focus will be on multiplex audiences in the metros.