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Director Milan Luthria and producer Ekta Kapoor of ‘Once Upon a Time in Bombay’ are looking for a modern-day replica of yesteryears’ dancing queen – Helen, to dance on a sizzling cabaret number in their movie!

Yesteryears’ danseur Helen, who was known for her stunning onscreen presence and exotic dancing skills is a sort of inspiration for Luthria and Kapoor.

While talking to a news daily on their search for today’s Helen, Luthria said, "Since our film is set during the late 1960s and 1970s, I wanted to bring in the feel, flavour and mood of the era through a cabaret. At first, we thought of an item song with a celebrated guest actress. But that would break the flow and rhythm of the narration. Now, we want a completely new face, Helen of the new millennium. The girl should possess the poise, grace and rhythm of Helen in the 60s."

Talking about the music of ‘Once Upon a Time in Bombay’ music director Pritam Chakraborty said, "That`s precisely the brief given to me. To recreate - I won`t call it a remix - one of RD Burman-Asha Bhosle`s most beloved cabaret songs. It would be a mix of the original rhythm with fresh paces like `…and we twist` in Love Aaj Kal."