Showing posts with label Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe. Show all posts
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In my 20s, I was reckless, today, I am grounded-Esha Deol
8:21 AM
Neha Maheshwri (BOMBAY TIMES; June 7, 2023)
Esha Deol Takhtani started her journey in Bollywood 20 years ago, and did a variety of movies – from romantic and comedy to action (she was one of Dhoom gals in the first of the series), but then, when she thought it was the right time, she took a pause. Stepping back from the limelight, she tied the knot and had two lovely babies. Now, she is back, featuring in interesting parts in web shows. She shares with us what has been the most adventurous phase in her life and what lies ahead.
‘I HAVE NO PROBLEM IN CALLING MY COMEBACK MY SECOND INNINGS’
While some are averse to terms like comeback and sabbatical, Esha has no qualms about them. She shares, “This is my second innings and I don’t have a problem saying so. It’s just a term and I don’t take it too seriously. These are minor things for me to spend too much time contemplating. I am here to work yaar. For me, it was very important to have babies at the right time. If you constantly worry and doubt your decisions, you won’t enjoy what you are doing. It’s equally important to maintain yourself, look good and stay disciplined.”
‘NEW-AGE CONTENT HAS ELIMINATED THE ELEMENT OF INSECURITY AMONGST ACTRESSES MY AGE’
The actress who was recently appreciated for her roles in shows like Rudra - The Edge Of Darkness and Hunter Tootega Nahi Todega says, “I am glad to be a part of the industry during this time. The new-age content being made today has eliminated the element of insecurity amongst female artistes in my age group. There is good work for everyone. We are doing it better because we are wiser now. When a woman settles down and becomes a mother toh ek thehraav aa jaata hai hai”
In my 20s, I was was one of the most adventurous and fun phases in my life
In my 20s, I was restless and reckless. Today, I am grounded and lead an anchored life. I did pretty much everything that a 20-year-old girl would do. That was one of the most adventurous and fun phases of my life.
‘I CAN’T DO ROLES THAT DON’T ALIGN WITH MY MINDSET’
Esha says that now she wants to move on from the kind of roles that she played at the beginning of her career. “I can’t take up roles that do not align with my mindset and personality. I have played my fair share of teeny-bopper roles. Some girls are still doing those roles because it suits them and they enjoy doing it. However, I can’t do that now. I have evolved in terms of my sensibilities. So, I prefer taking up roles that resonate with me today and impart a strong message. As a strong woman, I gravitate towards characters that reflect my personality,” she explains.
‘ACTING AS A PROFESSION TOUGHENS YOU UP’
From the start of her career, Esha has faced comparisons with her mom, the OG Dream Girl, Hema Malini, but that didn’t deter her from her goals. “Soon after the release of my debut film, Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe (2002), I was compared to my mother, who has done more than 200 films. At that time, the discussion around nepotism was not as prevalent. Eventually, I realized that if I allowed these comparisons to affect me, it would be better not to be in this profession. It took me a while to come to terms with it and accept that there was no escaping it. Acting is a profession that really toughens you up. Most of us have become tough nuts, and you won’t be able to crack us (laughs!).”
If the right project happens tomorrow, Shanaya is ready-Sanjay Kapoor
8:18 AM
Sanjay Kapoor on his daughter’s Bollywood launch and why she decided to work as an AD instead of going to a film school
Hiren Kotwani (MUMBAI MIRROR; October 8, 2019)
It’s nearly two months since Mission Mangal, in which Sanjay Kapoor stood out as a perennially pissed off husband, released, and the actor is pleased that people continue to praise his performance. After following it up with The Zoya Factor, in which he played niece Sonam Ahuja’s father, the actor is currently reading scripts, hoping to land important characters that make a difference to the story. “The length of a role never mattered to me, even when I started out. When my own brother (Boney) was producing Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe, I wanted to play the negative role even though the character only appeared on screen at interval point,” he points out.
Boney’s daughter Janhvi made a successful debut with Dhadak last year. Now buzz is, Sanjay’s daughter Shanaya will be launched next year. She recently served as an assistant director on cousin Janhvi’s Gunjan Saxena biopic, a Karan Johar production. Will Shanaya be introduced by KJo as well? “Nothing is finalised yet. If the right project happens tomorrow, Shanaya is ready for it,” he states.
When asked why she didn’t pursue formal training at a film institute, Sanjay says his daughter was keen on hands-on experience. “Shanaya told me that going there (film school) would be a waste of three years and reasoned that most attend classes for three days and party for the rest of the week,” he reasons. “Being an AD teaches you to interact with everyone, from the spotboys to the producer, and learn to value people after becoming an actor.”
Sanjay’s last film as a producer was five years ago, the Arjun Kapoor, Sonakshi Sinha and Manoj Bajpayee-starrer Tevar, and he has no plans to return anytime soon. “Right now, I’m busy as an actor,” he concludes.
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