Neither Deepika Padukone NOR Kangana Ranaut but THIS actress is in Majid Majidi's 'Beyond The Clouds'

Internationally acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi's upcoming film, Beyond The Clouds will have Malavika Mohanan as the leading lady, reports Mumbai Mirror. This comes after rumour mills were abuzz saying that Deepika Padukone and Kangana Ranaut might be bagging the film.

Malavika is the daughter of renowned cinematographer KU Mohanan, a stage artiste who has done a few films down South and a few ads. An insider told the tabloid, "Mr Majidi was looking for a face that could fit the character and own it. Malavika made the cut."

Beyond The Clouds is a relationship-based human drama with a beautiful story revolving around a brother-sister relationship. Majidi is renowned for films with 'real' characters like Children of Heaven, The Color of Paradise and Baran. 

The foreign filmmaker has experimented with new faces and even untrained talent in the past, if someone fits the part and this one is no different. Besides Malavika, the film also marks the debut of Shahid Kapoor's brother, Ishaan Khatter, who began shooting for the film last month.

A spokesperson from Eyecandy Films and Zee Studios confirmed the news, saying, "Yes, Malavika is on board to play the leading lady in the film. Mr Majidi did a look test with her and was very happy with the results. She has started shooting in Mumbai."