MUMBAI: Bipasha Basu, who abruptly left the shooting schedule of Lamhaa in Kashmir last year, says she left in a huff because a certain security she had been promised wasn’t provided at the location.

“Too much was made out of the whole thing. Lamhaa is a difficult film. There was bound to be ups and downs. The producer and director knew why I left. A certain amount of security was promised. The first seven days were absolute chaos — nothing was organised and there was a lack of security. Yes, my work is my life. But then I’ve a life beyond work. I’m not going to risk my life unnecessarily for any film. Who comes to hold your hand when you’re in pain? Let’s be optimistic,” Bipasha said.

She has now returned to Kashmir to shoot for Lamhaa, with the assurance from the producer Bunty Walia and director Rahul Dholakia of beefed-up security.

After last year’s incident, Bipasha’s security is of special concern and her co-star Sanjay Dutt, in fact, proceeded to Kashmir a day ahead of her to ensure the atmosphere is conducive for the actress to resume shooting.

Walia has met a senior police official in Kashmir, who has assured security to the cast and crew while the film is shot.

“This time hopefully we’ll shoot without any trouble. Let’s be sensible about it. Lamhaa is a sensible film,” Bipasha said.

Bipasha has dropped plans of learning the language and behaviour of the local Kashmiri girls.

“It’d be difficult for audiences to follow. At the

end of the day we’re making a commercial film,” she said.