Directed by R Balki's wife Gauri, the movie revolves around Sridevi and her struggle with English language.
"Sridevi is the hero of the film," Gauri, who is R Balki's wife, told reporters here, unveiling the first look of 'English Vinglish'.
"When I was writing the script, I never thought of casting anyone. I never had Sridevi in my mind. Balki met Boney Kapoor and Sridevi and they asked what he was doing these days. It was then that he mentioned to them about the script that I was writing. Sridevi liked the idea that Balki told her. Then I narrated the script to her and she agreed to do it," she said.
Gauri said the idea for her film came from her mother.
"My mother was the inspiration for this film. Most people in India struggle with this language. It is the insecurity and insensitivity that I have shown in the film," she said.
Bollywood veteran Amitabh Bachchan has done a cameo in 'English Vinglish'.
"I am happy that he is part of the film. He has been a lucky mascot for my husband Balki," she said.