Multiple award winning actress Judy Dench was shooting in Jaipur for the sequel to John Madden's The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel when she heard that she had a nomination for Best Actress for the Oscars, for her role in Philomena.
“This is just the loveliest news. I was proud to be part of Philomena and all those who were involved with it. It’s good to hear that. Now I am looking for the next stride,” was Dench’s delighted reaction.
Dench is part of the crew shooting the sequel to the 2012 British comedy drama The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, which was shot entirely in Jaipur and Udaipur and became an unexpected hit.
“I love being in Rajasthan and am doubly happy that I have been able to come so soon after doing the The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel 's first version. I would like to go to Udaipur again and see how the lakes are there now,” Dench said.
The cast includes Bill Nighy, Maggie Smith, Penelope Wilton, Celia Imrie, Ronald Pickup, Diana Hardcastle, Lilette Dubey and Tena Desae.
British Indian actor Dev Patel, who played the owner of the hotel where the guests came to stay and began their journey of self discovery, reprises the role. New to the cast of characters are Richard Gere, David Strathairn and Tamsin Greig.
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel 2 is being shot in Jaipur's Nahargarh Fort and Jaigarh Fort. The crew will then go to Udaipur for a fortnight long shooting.
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