Bipasha, who is usually seen in a glamorous avatar in most of her films, has posted a picture from the movie her Twitter page.
Though her complete look is not visible, the picture shows her wearing a red-dupatta pulled over head, an ornate neck piece and a maang-tika.
"My first ever period character. Tulaja, a Maratha bodyguard," Bipasha posted along with her picture.
The Bengali actress, who is currently in Gold Coast, Australia, shooting her part with Hollywood actor Josh Hartnett, had earlier admitted being nervous about the movie which is being directed by with English-French director Roland Joffe.
"I am very excited, but have to admit that I am also a little nervous,” Bipasha had told IANS.
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