Directed by her father Rajkumar Santoshi, the actor makes a surprising comment about the way she landed the role.
"My parents were against me joining the film industry. My father actually said, 'Don't do this.' When I asked him to consider me for this role, he rejected it," she tells
You are about to set foot in Bollywood with Gandhi Godse: Ek Yudh. How are you feeling?
I am very excited and, at the same time, a little nervous.
I am very excited for people to watch this film and give me their feedback.
Tell us something about the character you portray, and what was the most challenging part?
Sushma's father's last wish is that she gets to work with Mahatma Gandhi.
Somehow, she manages to work for Gandhi, and the story moves on.
She tries to help him in the new village that they are setting up.
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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.
