TRIPTI DIMRI : I WOULD LOVE TO PORTRAY MEENA KUMARI OR MADHUBALA IN A BIOPIC SOMEDAY!

Tripti Dimri is a rising star in Indian cinema, known for her expressive eyes, subtle performances, and strong screen presence. She made her debut with Poster Boys but gained critical acclaim with her lead role in #LailaMajnu. Her breakthrough came with #Bulbbul, a Netflix original produced by Anushka Sharma, where she received widespread praise for her powerful and nuanced portrayal. Tripti impressed audiences once again with her role in #Qala, showcasing her versatility as an actor. She became a national sensation after her appearance in #Animal, where her chemistry with Ranbir Kapoor caught viewers' attention. Known for choosing emotionally intense and layered characters, Tripti is ready with her next presentation, #Dhadak2. Our Sr Editor Keerti Kadam interacted with Tripti Dimri who freely spoke on various subjects.

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How did the story of Dhadak 2 reach you?

I got a call from Karan Sir, who told me about a very interesting filmmaker, Shazia Iqbal, who had made a short film called Bebaak. He said it was a beautiful film and suggested I watch it if I hadn't already. He also mentioned that she wanted to narrate a story to me and that I should meet her. I watched Bebaak, loved it, and then met Shazia and Rahul. The narration was fun and engaging, and even after it ended, we stayed back discussing the film and the character. I didn't feel the need to say, "I'll get back to you in two days." It was an instinctive yes. Shazia had a strong vision as a director, and she proved it with this film.

What were your inputs into the character in terms of improvisation, intensity, and spontaneity?

It was a collaborative process, and every day on set felt unique. We would rehearse a scene once or twice, and then just play it out. A lot of spontaneous moments came from reacting to co-actors – and Siddhant is such a wonderful actor. His reactions often brought out something unplanned in me. Acting is all about reacting. Since we were working together daily, our expressions and emotions started coming naturally. I feel lucky to have worked with such brilliant co-actors. What also helped was that Shazia was open to inputs. She wasn't rigid about how a scene should be delivered and welcomed new ideas, which gave us the freedom to express ourselves fully.