I don’t need superstars to lean on, says Alia Bhatt
| Jul 3, 2017, 13:24 IST
Alia Bhatt, who took a small break after the release of 'Badrinath Ki Dulhania', has already started prep for her upcoming films - Ayan Mukerji's 'Dragon' alongside Ranbir Kapoor, Zoya Akhtar's 'Gully Boyz' opposite Ranveer Singh and Meghna Gulzar's 'Raazi' alongside Vicky Kaushal.
Alia has been undergoing combat training and diction classes for 'Raazi' which is an official adaptation of Harinder Sikka's bestselling novel 'Calling Sehmat'. Alia will be seen playing the role of a Kashmiri girl who gets married to a Pakistani army officer and helps Indian army with crucial information.
Talking to a leading tabloid about her prep for the film, Alia said, "I am learning how to drive a jeep, which will be my mean machine in this film." Talking about her role, Alia threw light on the fact that the role is going to be challenging and said, "It's based on a true story and it's important to get the layers of the character right. I've been reading and re-reading the script for more than a month to absorb every bit of what the story holds. Meghna and I often sit and understand the character's psyche, which will hopefully enrich my performance."
Having shared screen space with the actor by the likes of Shah Rukh Khan, Varun Dhawan, Shahid Kapoor, et al. Alia will be seen alongside Vicky for the first time. To this, the actress was quick to quip, "I find it ridiculous when people subject actors to a caste system. We are all here to act and the better the actor, the better the film will turn out. Vicky is fantastic. He might not have done many films, but I was sold when I saw him in 'Masaan' (2015). He is a better actor than me."
When questioned that Vicky will be seen playing a second hand to her considering 'Raazi' is a women-centric film, Alia said, "I don't need superstars to lean on. I need good scripts and co-stars who bring out the best in me. Cinema can't be categorised into off-beat and mainstream. A masala flick or a niche film, at the end of the day, is just content for people. What is good, will always work as long as it's made within the budget."
When asked if films like 'Highway' and 'Udta Punjab', that prove her acting prowess, are a calculated move, Alia opined, "My choices aren't like chess moves. I do films for myself. I enjoy everything that appeals to my instinct. I want to be both sides of the coin, and effortlessly play everything that catches my attention."
CREDITS: MID-DAY
Alia has been undergoing combat training and diction classes for 'Raazi' which is an official adaptation of Harinder Sikka's bestselling novel 'Calling Sehmat'. Alia will be seen playing the role of a Kashmiri girl who gets married to a Pakistani army officer and helps Indian army with crucial information.
Talking to a leading tabloid about her prep for the film, Alia said, "I am learning how to drive a jeep, which will be my mean machine in this film." Talking about her role, Alia threw light on the fact that the role is going to be challenging and said, "It's based on a true story and it's important to get the layers of the character right. I've been reading and re-reading the script for more than a month to absorb every bit of what the story holds. Meghna and I often sit and understand the character's psyche, which will hopefully enrich my performance."
Having shared screen space with the actor by the likes of Shah Rukh Khan, Varun Dhawan, Shahid Kapoor, et al. Alia will be seen alongside Vicky for the first time. To this, the actress was quick to quip, "I find it ridiculous when people subject actors to a caste system. We are all here to act and the better the actor, the better the film will turn out. Vicky is fantastic. He might not have done many films, but I was sold when I saw him in 'Masaan' (2015). He is a better actor than me."
When questioned that Vicky will be seen playing a second hand to her considering 'Raazi' is a women-centric film, Alia said, "I don't need superstars to lean on. I need good scripts and co-stars who bring out the best in me. Cinema can't be categorised into off-beat and mainstream. A masala flick or a niche film, at the end of the day, is just content for people. What is good, will always work as long as it's made within the budget."
When asked if films like 'Highway' and 'Udta Punjab', that prove her acting prowess, are a calculated move, Alia opined, "My choices aren't like chess moves. I do films for myself. I enjoy everything that appeals to my instinct. I want to be both sides of the coin, and effortlessly play everything that catches my attention."
CREDITS: MID-DAY