Close X
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
ADVT 
Bollywood

'Calendar Girls' a very emotional film: Akanksha Puri

Darpan News Desk IANS, 24 Sep, 2015 01:50 PM
    Akanksha Puri, who plays one of the lead actresses in Madhur Bhandarkar's forthcoming Hindi drama "Calendar Girls", says the film is not just about the world of modelling, but has a very strong emotional core too.
     
    "Contrary to people's assumption, this isn't just about calendar girls and modelling. It's an emotional journey of five girls from different economic backgrounds and how their lives take a detour when they participate in a calendar shoot," Akanksha told IANS.
     
    Brushing aside similarities with Bhandarkar's earlier film "Fashion", she said both the films are poles apart.
     
    "What you may find similar in all his films is the element of reality. All his stories are quite realistic; easy to relate with and hence, people assume they're similar. But none of us felt so while working and I'm sure the audience won't too," she said.
     
    Akanksha was shooting for a Malayalam film when she got a call from Bhandarkar's office.
     
    "I didn't take the call seriously; I was under the assumption that super models will be required for the project. When I got a call from the casting director, who informed about a meeting with Bhandarkar, I dropped everything and went to see him," she said.
     
    In the first meeting, Akanksha was sure she'd be a part of the project.
     
    "He was very clear about each character and was extremely positive about the movie. In that instant, I knew I was part of the project. I had mentally prepared myself to become Nandita Menon, the character I play," she added.
     
    On working with the National Award-winning filmmaker, she said it was so much fun.
     
    "Since he had mostly collaborated with established actresses like Kareena Kapoor Khan and Priyanka Chopra, I assumed he'd be difficult to work with. But when I landed on sets, the environment was so much fun and he turned out to be extremely friendly," she revealed.
     
    She said he gives his actors a lot of freedom and lets them be themselves while performing.
     
    Having starred in a few southern projects already, one might get the feeling Akanksha may have waited long for her Bollywood debut. But she begs to differ.
     
    "I've been offered several Hindi projects, but they weren't as good as the south projects. I waited as I didn't want to start my Bollywood innings with a bad film," she said.
     
    "Calendar Girls" releases on Friday and also features Avani Modi, Ruhi Singh and Kyra Dutt.

    MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

    Sonakshi Off To Budapest For 'Force 2' Shooting

    Actress Sonakshi Sinha is off to Budapest for the filming of Abinay Deo's "Force 2", in which she will be seen as a RAW agent.

    Sonakshi Off To Budapest For 'Force 2' Shooting

    Arjun Kapoor Happy To Contribute To Environment Conservation

    Arjun Kapoor Happy To Contribute To Environment Conservation
    "Gunday" star Arjun Kapoor believes that after reaching a "certain level" in their career, actors want to give back to society. And he is happy to be able to contribute towards conservation of the environment.

    Arjun Kapoor Happy To Contribute To Environment Conservation

    Bollywood Music Composer Aadesh Shrivastava Dies Of Cancer

    Bollywood Music Composer Aadesh Shrivastava Dies Of Cancer
    His cancer relapsed for the third time and he was in critical condition for over 40 days. Shrivastava breathed his last a day after he turned 49

    Bollywood Music Composer Aadesh Shrivastava Dies Of Cancer

    People In Power Shouldn't 'Waste Their Time' On Me: Sunny Leone

    People In Power Shouldn't 'Waste Their Time' On Me: Sunny Leone
    Sunny Leone has hit back at CPI leader Atul Kumar Anjan for saying that a condom advertisement featuring the actress would lead to an increase in rape cases in the country.

    People In Power Shouldn't 'Waste Their Time' On Me: Sunny Leone

    Salman Khan Will Return As 'Bigg Boss' Host

    Salman Khan Will Return As 'Bigg Boss' Host
    Bollywood superstar Salman Khan will return as the host of popular reality show "Bigg Boss" in its upcoming ninth season, a top official from Colors channel has confirmed.

    Salman Khan Will Return As 'Bigg Boss' Host

    Watch: Yo Yo Honey Singh's 'Dheere Dheere' Racing Towards 5 Million Views

    Watch:  Yo Yo Honey Singh's 'Dheere Dheere' Racing Towards 5 Million Views
    Hrithik and Sonam's sizzling chemistry in the video is one reason why people are loving the song, which is also quite catchy in itself.

    Watch: Yo Yo Honey Singh's 'Dheere Dheere' Racing Towards 5 Million Views