Salman is very humble on sets. It was wonderful to work with him,” says Bollywood actress Swara Bhaskar. Swara Bhaskar, who is known for her outstanding performance as Bindiya in Raanjhanaa and horrifying character in Macchli Jal Ki Rani Hai was in Bhopal on Wednesday to attend a private function. In a candid talk with The Pioneer, she shared her various experiences in Bollywood till now, her visit to Bhopal and few future projects in the pipeline.
As she shared her experience working in a horror movie after doing a role in a romantic one, she said, “Personally, I am scared to watch horror movies, but couldn’t say no to this project.” Elaborating further, she said, “The reason I said yes to this movie as it was a challenge for me to do a role in a horror movie and I wanted to experience the essence of this weird thing,” she added. “I ate a raw fish as well in this movie. To ease me up, even Debaloy Dey too ate the raw fish,” she added smilingly.
As she talked about her latest venture with Sooraj Barjatiya’s next ‘Prem Ratan Dhan Payo’, she said, “I am extremely excited about the movie. Working with Salman has been a great experience. He is very easy going and extremely humble to everyone on sets. Not just this, he is a prankster as well, he brings positivity along with him. I am really looking forward to the release of the movie.” Talking about her role, she said, “In the movie, I am playing Salman’s sister.”
About another upcoming movie ‘Neel Batte Sannate’, Swara says, “I always choose my roles according to the script and concept of the movie. The role in Neel Batte Sannate is also very different and unusual from other movies. As I believe that to give a brilliant performance, the concept of the movie should be very strong.” Elaborating more about this movie, “She said, “I have worked really hard for this movie.” “I feel lucky that I have worked on a biopic movie as Priyanka did Mary Kom and I really hope that the audience will love my performance in this movie too,” she added.
As she talked much about the performances, she said that the live performances are much different from what is being shot for the movies. “Theatre and movies are two different things and so both are interesting at their respective places. Dono karne me bahot maza aata hai. Working in Tanu Weds Manu and Raanjhna felt like I was doing theater,” she added. She signed off saying, “Bhopal is really a calm city. Its scenic beauty would capture anyone’s heart and I really love visiting the city.”