Madhoo to turn director by next year

Actor Madhoo, who has done some memorable roles in Roja, Diljale and Phool Aur Kaante, among others, is now set to turn to direction.

Actor Madhoo, who has done some memorable roles in Roja, Diljale and Phool Aur Kaante, among others, is now set to turn to direction.

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"Yes, I do have certain ideas to get into direction. I am working on it more seriously. I am waiting for the right time because I want to do some good work as an actor this year. My next step for sure is direction," Madhoo told IANS.

"Right now I am open to get some lovely roles. Direction won't be this year. But it should certainly be by next year, 2013. Right now I am doing a children's film called 'Tomchi'. I am doing a guest appearance in the film," she added.

The actor, who worked in southern films, would like to direct a Hindi film, "but in what scale the film will be launched, I need to give a thought on that."

Married to industrialist Anand Shah, Madhoo is a mother of two daughters.

The actor says she takes inspiration from her aunt, Hema Malini, adding: "Hema Malini is a wonderful human being. She is indeed my inspiration and I have great respect for her. But I have my own ideas and thoughts to get into direction."

She was last seen in Hema's directorial venture Tell Me O Kkhuda.