Richa Chadha Says She Was Pushed Out of Her Comfort Zone For Heeramandi

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Actress Richa Chadha, who will quickly be seen within the Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s internet sequence ‘Heeramandi’, has shared that she was “stretched out of her comfort zone” whereas engaged on the undertaking.

Heeramandi: Richa Chadha Says She Was Pushed Out of Her Comfort Zone For Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Period Drama

Heeramandi: Actress Richa Chadha, who will quickly be seen within the Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s internet sequence ‘Heeramandi’, has shared that she was “stretched out of her comfort zone” whereas engaged on the undertaking.
The actress stated: “Sanjay sir is a visionary, magician, storyteller. I have never felt so stretched out of my comfort zone as a performer. So many times, I go on a set and the director tells me, ‘aap to kar hi logi (for you, this is a cakewalk), you were so great in this film, that film.” However, she stated that it’s not as straightforward because it appears to be like as a result of everybody retains evolving.

She continued: “Honestly, I feel like saying that was 10 years ago, I am not the same person I was even one year ago. I have evolved, I have grown. I am a director’s actor, I love being pushed to my maximum potential. I like to be challenged till my throat is dry and I have nausea from nervousness. And hence, I loved working with Sanjay sir as he is so respectful of collaboration. He doesn’t suffer fools easily and has high standards.”

‘Heeramandi’ is her second undertaking with Bhansali, the primary one being ‘Goliyon Ki Rasleela – Ram Leela’, which has clocked nearly a decade.

“I’d rather work with a taskmaster who holds himself to a high standard than a director who coddles me but makes a shit film. Being associated with SLB and his project in any capacity is always an honour. And I feel lucky that I got that chance twice, the first one being Goliyon Ki Rasleela – Ram Leela. But Heeramandi will always be special place since it is one of many firsts. You will see,” she added.

‘Heeramandi’, set in pre-Independent India, is predicated on the life story of three generations of courtesans in Heeramandi district.

The sequence additionally stars Sonakshi Sinha, Sharmin Sehgal and Manisha Koirala, and can launch on Netflix.

Except for the heading, the content material is attributed to IANS.

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Published Date: March 17, 2023 8:34 PM IST