Simi Garewal to don Director's hat after 25 years

After having helmed Rukhsat that had actors like Mithun Chakraborty, Anuradha Patel, Marc Zuber, Rohini Hattangadi and Amrish Puri way back in 1988, Simi Garewal is gearing up to direct a film again. The new film is likely be shot in New York and Moscow. Without giving out much, the 66-year old actress said, "We are still in the scripting stage. Having earlier directed documentaries, commercials, this will be my humble entry into directing films. I like being a technician." Talking of her being active on the small screen, the actress added, "I would be there on small screen back with my show Rendezvous next year.” Incidentally, besides hosting the show, Simi is also the writer-director of Rendezvous with Simi Garewal. She has also directed a three-part TV documentary series - India's Rajiv (1991). The actress is known for her memorable roles in films like Do Badan, Karz, Saathi and Mera Naam Joker among others.