Guru was a slightly period film. Mallika was briefed by Mani Ratnam about the outfit, and she told me. She wanted the costume to look like the era gone by - it should have a Marilyn Monroe look.

I decided on the colour, fabric, texture, and embroidery accordingly. She was terrific in the song, Maiya Maiya -- the way she swayed her body was awesome.

I don't accompany her on her outdoor shootings - actually, it depends on the film and the production house. Whenever she goes outdoors, I just send her the costumes. If there is a problem in the fitting, she manages on her own.

But during Guru, I had to send her new costumes when she faced a problem. Apart from the main costume for the song, I had to send her two tight-fighting dresses. She wears three outfits in the song.

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