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A new poster of Sonam and Anil Kapoor's upcoming film Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga was released today, and as promotions start rolling, Sonam makes it clear that she and her father were the only two actors who could do this film.

The film is about the father (Anil Kapoor) finding a new love interest and it also touches upon homosexuality, according to reports.

“I was very sceptical to do a film with my father. We have been approached for films several times. I said yes to Shelly Chopra (director) as I loved the story and I felt this is the film that dad and I should do together. I was enthusiastic about the film. I trusted the director, she was clear about the film,” Sonam told reporters at a promotional event.

“I never found authenticity or idealism in any of the other films. I felt nobody besides me and my father (were apt) to do Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga. We are glad to know that we were the first choice of the director,” she added.

Sonam added about the plot, “It is a love story, it is a story of a bond between a parent and child. In India, we go through a situation where we have to explain to our parents for our partners.

“Like, when I told my father, this is the guy (Anand Ahuja) I want to marry and it is there in our society and culture that we want validation of our parents and their support. Their acceptance and support is important.”

The film, which also stars Juhi Chawla and Rajkummar Rao, will release on February 1.