Kate Hudson went brunette to take up the role of Erica, an emotionally distraught woman who shares a special relationship with Changez in film The Reluctant Fundamentalist. She can never be a nervous wreck in real life, she tells Deebashree Mohanty on email
How easy or difficult was it to play EricaIJ
It was no challenge. Every woman has an Erica in her. Sometimes, you feel as if you have no control over your emotions. That is the crux of Erica. She repents an event of the past and can’t move on.
You have changed your look for this film...
It was a huge gamble. In the end, I liked the way I looked. It suited me. Friends complimented me and said I looked refreshingly young. Mira is a specific director who takes keen interest in every little thing. She wanted Erica to have tonally rich hair and she was right.
How was it working with herIJ
She is a very dedicated filmmaker. What I loved about her is her attention to detail. Very few Hollywood directors are so keenly involved in such detailing. Mira had a positive aura around her. She wanted it to be perfect. The response was overwhelming.
How was it working with Riz AhmedIJ
He is a pal and a great entertainer. I have never heard a voice like his. He can rap and emote at the same time. Whenever there was a low moment on the sets, Riz would come out with something that would perk everyone up.
Mother and celebrity... how do you balanceIJ
Having a two-and-a-half-month-old baby. Breastfeeding and tapping into those kind of emotions left me exhausted. Otherwise, I am doing well in both fields. Or so, I believe. I have not signed for any film yet but there are a few documentaries I am looking at.