After impressing viewers with her performances in films like ‘Taare Zameen Par’ and ‘Rahasya’, Tisca Chopra is set to turn producer with a 15-minute short film, Chutney.

The 15-minute movie, which also stars Adil Hussain and Rasika Duggal, sees Tisca de-glammed as she plays the housewife Vanita. The plot focuses on how people who seem ordinary can be hiding some chilling secrets and without giving away any spoilers – the ending is a complete shocker. Talking about her washed-out avatar, the actress said, “For me, pretty is boring. I love losing myself in the character. There are many people around us who go unnoticed as there is nothing striking about them. I used to often wonder if some of them had exciting stories to share. Vanita is one such person. She is ugly, cannot speak well, and is married into a family that is higher in status than hers, but what is inside her is amazing. In a way, it’s like the revenge of the geeks.”

Watch Tisca Chopra Chutney:

Ask Tisca how she came up with the title ‘Chutney’, and she replies, “Isn’t spice a necessary aspect of our lives? However, much like Vanita, ‘chutney’ often goes unnoticed. Despite all its spiciness, it is never the centre of attention or attraction in the Indian diet; it is never served alone.”

The actress reveals that apart from a feature film that will be coming up soon, she is also keen to produce commercials and web series in the near future.