BACK TO THE SILVER SCREEN

ACTOR ESHA DEOL GETS CANDID ABOUT FILMS, MOTHERHOOD, THE BOND SHE SHARES WITH HER MOTHER HEMA MALINI AND MORE IN THIS EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW...

- BY IKYATHA USHA YERASALA

ACTOR, DOTING MOTHER, FITNESS BUFF, PROUD DAUGHTER - ESHA DEOL DONS MANY HATS AND SHE DOES IT WITH PANACHE. THE ACTRESS, WHO RETURNED TO THE SILVER SCREEN WITH TUMKO MERI KASAM, DID SO AFTER 14 LONG YEARS.

She is currently soaking in the appreciation she's received for the film while balancing motherhood with work. In a freewheeling conversation with us, the artiste gets talking about films, being a mother, her take on nepotism and more...

1. YOU'RE BACK ON THE SILVER SCREEN AFTER 14 YEARS. HOW DOES IT FEEL?

It was a wonderful feeling. It felt like a homecoming because I've always done films for the big screen. This was a great opportunity. Initially, I didn't know if it would be an OTT or theatrical release. The film got positive reviews and my performance was well appreciated. So it feels like a warm welcome back. It was wonderful working with director Vikram Bhatt and Anupam Kher, Adah Sharma and Ishwak Singh.

2. ARE YOU LOOKING AT TAKING ON MORE WORK?

I'm working but being selective with my projects. I'm choosing what resonates with my personality. I'm not looking for a candy floss role. In Tumko Meri Kasam, I played a lawyer with a strong screen presence. The character had substance.

3. WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR WHEN CHOOSING A SCRIPT?