Sridevi is the reason I made my second film: Gauri Shinde

The 'English Vinglish' director has recently wrapped-up the shoot of her second movie with Alia Bhatt in lead role.

Filmmaker Gauri Shinde says actor Sridevi was the reason she was able to make her second film.

Shinde, who made a promising directorial debut with 2012 movie English Vinglish , starring the actor, has recently wrapped-up the shoot of her second movie with Alia Bhatt in lead role.

The 41-year-old director said Sridevi was the one, who made her believe in herself.

“You will always be my first love. @SrideviBKapoor I learnt so much from. You made me believe in myself and you are the reason I made my second. Thank you,” Shinde tweeted.

The Sadma star wished good luck to the director for her upcoming project.

“Thank you soooo much @gauris for making me feel good about myself again. I am sure your second one will be better than the first. All the best,” Sridevi wrote.

The untitled project also stars Shah Rukh Khan in a pivotal role.

Not much is known about the movie, which started shooting in January this year. It is being produced by SRK’s Red Chillies Entertainment, Johar’s Dharma and Hope Productions.