Shaylee Krishen speaks with SHALINI SAKSENA about her latest project, The Last Hour and how she came on board for it
What is The Last Hour about?
It is a super natural thriller. It also introduces the concept of shamans who can connect to the two world of body and soul.
What’s your role?
I play Pari, a young college student. She is mentally disturbed due to the sudden demise of her mother. She also is not aware of some powers she possesses which she realises towards the end of her journey..
How did you get this project?
I was called for an audition. Amit (Kumar) sir liked it and then the team arranged for me to come and meet him in Mumbai as I was in Kashmir.
Was acting always on cards?
I am a very artistic person. Acting is one of the wishes I had.
How tough was it to convince your parents you wanted to get in the entertainment industry?
Initially, there was fear. I did some modelling without their knowledge and then I got caught. It was difficult to get them to agree to let me do auditions. It was later, on sets of Santosh (Sivan, director of Moha) sir that my mother realised my passion and stood up for me.
What is Moha about?
It is a beautiful out-of-the-box film. It’s a period film which depicts how the power of beauty and sword can corrupt the world. It’s a story, Sita narrated to Lord Ram during their exile.
How was the experience of working with the likes of Sanjay Kapoor and Raima Sen?
Raima (Sen) is a beautiful lady. I was always in awe of her. We didn’t have many scenes together but she was a friend on set. Sanjay sir was more like a dad of- screen as well. He was very warm. He gave me a lot of confidence .
What’s your character in Bermuda?
I play a cute bubbly girl. It is a regular heroine role where I got to do slow motion shots. It was interesting.
You have worked with three award winning directors. What lessons did you learn?
The greatest learning was to be sure of your craft. All the three directors I worked with had one thing in common — they didn’t fear to caste me even when I was new because they were confidence in their craft and this gave me the confidence too. I want to be associated with more such directors for whom my family background or training doesn’t matter. I don’t wish to be perfect; I like being misfit. At least then I am not in race with others.