If not Lajjo, what role would you love to play in Heeramandi?
I will be happy; Of course, if I were old, I would have liked to do the mercurial character Mallika Jaan, played by Manisha Koirala so well. But now, even Fareedan, played by Sonakshi Sinha, is a very good character, in my opinion.
Lajjo is all about love, loss, heartbreak, and amazing strength. Can you tell me about your biggest heartbreak in love?
My biggest heartache? I don’t think it has anything to do with love. Sometimes what hurts my heart the most is seeing forests cut down or democracy dying, because that’s what affects everyone.
Would you describe yourself as a method actor? You have mentioned in an interview how you drank to shoot scenes in Heeramandi.
No, I don’t think I’m a method actor. It’s only day 99 shooting happened, and I still didn’t take the right shot. So, I thought I could use a little alcohol, but to be honest, it didn’t help. It just makes things worse.
How did your husband Ali Fazal react to your role?
He felt very proud of me, and he said. He was quite happy because he sat next to me at the screening. They are very happy to see me like that on screen, and I have a good time on screen too. Ali has always been the fan club’s biggest cheerleader. We both know. They also boast when they see me perform on screen or achieve something good on stage. It’s good to have a partner who can be a champion.
Would you say that Sanjay Leela Bhansali is a director who knows his strengths and weaknesses?
as an actor?
I would definitely think that. My work with Bhansali sir has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my career. It’s always like people on the independent side tend to think that it’s easy to do commercial work, but grammar, sheer physical effort-requires the amount of hard work you have to put into the number that you have to manage. Your desire to sell the genre to yourself and the audience is immense, I hope people can see that it is not easy. Not today. Not before today. This just isn’t it easy thing.
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Also, I would like to add that SLB is not only fond of stories. Like in my case for Heeramandi, he doesn’t just like good dance sequences. They want a breakdown in real time layered with the dance they want. Make the pain in the voice, along with acting well and remember the lines and characters. So I personally enjoy working with him. It is rewarding for me, and I have never done a character that received so much unanimous love.
Can you remember that moment in the early stages, say Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela, where Is SLB difficult for you?
I don’t think he ever scolded me. He always guided me patiently through the difficult parts. Like the scene in Ram-Leela, where my character Raseela enters enemy territory and is almost sexually abused and assaulted, that was quite a challenge. Of course, it is a challenge for a woman to experience that, even in a fictional landscape. And it was very difficult for the boys for that scene because, on the one hand, they had to look rough, but on the other hand, they had to take care of me and not hurt me because they had to pick me up and put me down. .
How do you define the emotional power of the camera?
I would say I am emotionally strong. Most of them are women, and I think that’s why God did what he did to us because of their patience. Women often face various challenges and difficulties that require great emotional resilience. This strength allows us to navigate the ups and downs of life with grace and fortitude. In addition, we have a high pain threshold, not only physically but also emotionally. Our capacity to endure pain and persevere through trials is a testament to our inner strength and resilience. Whether it’s a matter of personal struggle, supporting a loved one, or facing social pressure, women have consistently demonstrated an incredible ability to persevere. This emotional strength is a fundamental aspect of who we are and how we overcome the obstacles that come our way.
How do you weigh critical and commercial success since you’ve been involved in both?
We both have our own place. Talking about Vicky Kaushal now, he is a big commercial star, but he started with films like Masaan, which is an independent film that won all these awards at Cannes. It depends. When you get critical acclaim for a character, it’s different because you’re already a good actor. But commercial success is also important because if you don’t have it, then people don’t consider you commercially viable. I don’t think I would be here if Gangs of Wasseypur had not been a commercial success along with a critical success.
When you look back on your journey so far – beyond the milestones – what is the lowest phase you are grateful for right now?
I was at my worst when I was changed for a movie at the last minute. It made me realize that there are a lot of duplicitous people in the film industry, and if you are one of them, especially if you are an outsider, you have to take care of yourself and, you know, don’t have blind faith. or blind trust in people. And this happened after I won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress Critic for Gangs of Wasseypur. So I am grateful for that lesson, and I can safely say today that what happened to me at that time made me develop and grow well as an actor.
Are you excited for your new role as a mom?
I am very excited about my new role as a mother. Now, I’m not afraid because it’s early, and I don’t have time to develop anxiety. I am filled with happiness at the thought of bringing a new life into this world with my partner. This is an exciting and important phase for us, and I embrace it with enthusiasm and anticipation. While I know challenges will come later, at this time, I focus on the excitement and joy this new chapter brings.
Will you take the route that most Bollywood couples take with their children and not reveal it to the media for the first few years?
I don’t know the right time for people to become parents, because everyone is different. I believe that people make decisions to become parents based on their own circumstances and readiness. When it comes to raising a child, our focus will always be on what is best for them. We will do whatever is necessary to ensure their well-being and development, adapting our approach to what we believe is best for them.
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