Everything is alien to me in 'Saand Ki Aankh': Taapsee Pannu

Taapsee Pannu is currently shooting for "Saand Ki Aankh", a film based on world's oldest sharpshooters Chandro and Prakashi Tomar, and the actor says she decided to do the project as the story touched her heart.

The film chronicles the story of the two women from Uttar Pradesh, played by Taapsee and Bhumi Pednekar.

While Chandro has more than 30 national championships to her credit, Prakashi is said to be world's second oldest shooter.

"When I do a film I relate to one thing in a character to start off but here there is not a single thing I can relate to. My age, background, the language is not similar, I am not fond of shooting as well.

"Everything is alien to me. But it is a beautiful script that touched my heart and I couldn't say no to it. If this film works then people will remember us for life or maybe they will laugh at us," Taapsee told PTI.

The actor said her role in the film is a taxing character both physically and mentally.

"I spent a few weeks learning shooting. The ...