Richa Chadha 'Humbled' That Masaan Role Was Written For Her

New Delhi: Filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan kept actress Richa Chadha in mind while writing the script for award-winning film Masaan.

Richa's role of Devi, whose approach towards life is rather different, was written by Neeraj while he was working as the assistant director on Gangs of Wasseypur.

"I feel humbled that Neeraj kept me in mind. I was written into the role and that is truly fulfilling. I am very grateful," said Richa, in a statement.

Though Masaan will hit the Indian screens only on July 24, a Cannes-cut version of the movie was screened at the sixth edition of the Jagran Film Festival here, earlier this month. The screening received a positive response.

The film's story revolves around four lives which intersect along the Ganges: a low-caste boy falling hopelessly in love, a daughter ridden with guilt of a sexual encounter ending in a tragedy, a hapless father with fading morality, and a spirited child yearning for a family, long to escape the moral constructs of a small-town.