India, Oct. 26 -- * Why did you choose Rani Laxmibai's story for your direction?

It is the story of a strong woman, which should be told to the world. She was an iconic figure and a story of victory at a young age like hers is a perfect tale to tell the world. She is an inspiration to especially all the young women and I think there is not much thinking as to why I would chose only her story because it is so amazing. She is a wonder woman except that she is real.

* What were the onground challenges while shooting?

We had to face challenges in three different countries and weather conditions. It transitioned from extremely hot to damp to cold to freezing cold. While deserts like Rajasthan and Morocco had extreme weather conditions, both...