The demure former Miss India Navneet Kaur Dhillon was the perfect fit in her debut film Loveshhuda opposite Girish Kumar, she subsequently featured in a string of notable Bollywood & Punjabi films like- Ambarsariya opposite Diljit Dosanjh, Nee Tu Jatt Di Pasand opposite Gippy Grewal & many more, Navneet Kaur Dhillon gears up for her next film Amavas alongside Nargis Fakhri & Sachin Joshi "Insisting that her foray into the world of performing arts was not a flash-in-the-pan decision, Miss India turned actress says that it is her passion & love for the craft of acting which is the prime factor that attracts her to be a part of the Indian film fraternity. We get into a close up mode with this star in the making.
Here is how the gab-fest went.
Has winning the beauty pageant title helped your film career?
Winning the beauty pageant in a way groomed me and gave me the initial edge when it came to meeting casting directors or film directors. But that was a long time ago. At film auditions it’s all about you, the character your enacting, and the role you’re auditioning for! That’s it! No queen or crown matters at that time!
Tell us something about your journey till now?
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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.
'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.'
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.’
'EVERYBODY REJECTED ME'
It is only fair that being around the industry has to rub off on its children.
'I DAMAGED MY VOICE ON PURPOSE
'Pandi was promised something, that is not happening, so his anger is not of a villain's.' That's how all normal humans would react, or they would stay silent.' 'Our violence is our silence. So in this world, everybody is innocent.'
'I HAVE NEVER CALLED HIM DAD, I CALL HIM HANSAL SIR'
'For them, their father is the director of Shahid, Omerta, Simran, Scam 1992 and Scoop.' 'For me, my father is the director of Jayate, Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar, Chhal, Yeh Kya Ho Raha Hai, three unreleased films and Woodstock Villa.' 'No one has seen these films.'
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Parineeti Chopra revealed that she lost out on several roles and opportunities as she was not present at the right place at the right time Parineeti Chopra is currently basking in the success of her recently released film 'Amar Singh Chamkila' where she essayed the role of slain singer Amarjot Kaur, wife of singer Chamkila.
THE MAN WE LOVE TO HATE IN YODHA
‘Everybody has their bit of struggles and learnings. It will only end when you stop breathing.’
'I didn't make any money through TV'
In an industry where talent shines brightly but perseverance shines brighter, Nikita Dutta’s journey from television to the silver screen is inspiring.
