Indie singer Sanjeeta Bhattacharya is among the six women who have key roles in the Shah Rukh Khan starrer Jawan.
“I have gained an experience of a lifetime and infinite bragging rights,” Sanjeeta tells
How did the transition from singing to acting happen?
The transition happened quite seamlessly when I received a message from a casting director asking if I’d like to audition for an advertisement.
This was in October 2020 and I was solely doing music. I thought to myself, why not?
The project went through and I did two more ads that month. By December, I got a call for Netflix’s Feels Like Ishq.
I really enjoyed acting in long-form and decided to explore it further.
I never thought I’d be acting because all my life, I’ve learnt Hindustani classical music and Kathak, but never took lessons in acting.
How did Jawan happen?
I was in Kolkata for a show when I got a call from (Casting Director) Mukesh Chhabra sir’s office to audition for the film.
I was given the audition script, but wasn’t told anything else about the project.
I was told that Helana (her character) is a confident, rebellious girl. She knows what she wants and is sure of herself.
A week later, I got a call back, informing me that I’d been locked for the role.
When you auditioned for the film, did you know you were going to work with Shah Rukh Khan?
When I was finally told that the lead of the film is SRK, I couldn’t believe my ears! I almost dropped the phone!
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ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 8500 مجلة وصحيفة.
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'Women don't have to only sing and dance'
'When you are new, you don't know how the industry works.' 'But when you know where you are headed, the possibilities of being conned or facing unpleasant instances is reduced.
I haven't done homework for my films'
'In India, I'm able to work with the biggest stars on creating a scene, creating that emotion, without being too hung up on their persona.
'I learned about Bollywood by being a part of it'
'In India, I'm able to work with the biggest stars on creating a scene, creating that emotion, without being too hung up on their persona.
'MY FACE IS MY GREATEST USP'
'My tool is the way I look. This is the only thing that distinguishes me.' 'Most of us dress similarly. What sets you apart is your face. If you change that also, you're like anybody else.
'My Life Was In Danger'
\"I received many threatening calls and letters.' 'A fatwa was issued against me.'
'I AM BRAHMA, VISHNU, MAHESH!'
Tanishaa Mukerji started her acting career with a bang when she got to play a YRF heroine in her second film Neal 'n' Nikki (2005).
Everybody would say I should act like My Sister
‘Padmini and are very different people.’ Our acting styles are very different. She's from a different era.’
'Girls Are Becoming Suicide Bombers'
'When I am doing a film, that film is not propaganda for me. That's a true thing.
'Four women in their 60s followed me...'
'Don't object to change; understand why people like it.' 'Don't object to change; understand why people like it.'
'EVERYBODY REJECTED ME'
It is only fair that being around the industry has to rub off on its children.
