'Raaz 3' shows actors' struggle in life

Mumbai, Aug 1 (IANS) Actress Bipasha Basu says that she agreed to work in Vikram Bhatt's "Raaz 3" because she wanted to show how actors' struggle in real life to attain fame and success.

"We all go through a struggle but we choose not to show it. But it is very important to address it at times and connect. This is why I agreed to do this character," Bipasha said during the launch of the first trailer of the film.

In "Raaz 3", the 33-year-old plays an actress whose career is on a downfall.

"Initially, on the sets of this film, I was lost because the scenes were so intense. I did not know how to reach this character. I haven't allowed myself to feel this way ever. But I had to let it go and finally I did," she said.

Produced by Vishesh Films, "Raaz 3" is a sequel to 2002 hit "Raaz - The Mystery Continues" that again had Bipasha opposite Dino Morea.

"Raaz 3", also starring Emraan Hashmi and Esha Gupta, is scheduled to release Sep 7.