Veteran actress Dimple Kapadia says she is passionate about her craft to the extent that she drives herself "crazy" and overlooks her health when engrossed in work.
The actor is known for headlining Bollywood classics Bobby, Saagar, Rudali, Ram Lakhan, Gardish, Dil Chahta Hai, and contemporary hits such as Finding Fanny, Dabangg, Tenet, and Pathaan.
At 65, Kapadia said acting continues to be the most important aspect of her life.
“I'm like a craving maniac... I forget my sleep, my food and I am 24/7 hyper. I drive myself sick with worry. I'm crazy. I don't like that about myself, but that's me. I can't help it. Maybe that works for me,” the National Award-winning actor told PTI in an email interview.
In 2023, Kapadia has had three releases so far – two blockbuster movies Pathaan and Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar, and the Disney+ Hotstar series Saas, Bahu aur Flamingo.
The actress said it was not a conscious decision to have back-to-back releases this year.
“I (have) never planned anything in my life. I don't need to because the divine plan is far bigger than what I can ever imagine... It's destiny. It's God's grace and will,” Kapadia said.
In her latest series Saas, Bahu aur Flamingo, Kapadia plays Savitri aka Rani Ba, the matriarch, who leads a drug cartel from a nondescript town in North India, along with her daughters-in-law, Bijli (Isha Talwar) and Kajal (Angira Dhar), and her daughter Shanta (Radhika Madan). The eight-episode crime-drama series is created and directed by Homi Adajania, best known for Being Cyrus and Cocktail.
The senior actress said she thoroughly enjoyed playing the feisty and powerful Savitri. “I loved the part. I enjoyed it thoroughly, except when I was doing the action,” she added.
The show, which released on May 5, also features Ashish Verma, Varun Mitra, Udit Arora, Deepak Dobriyal, and Monica Dogra.
Ranveer Singh’s rugged new look anchors the high-energy music video.
Rapper Hanumankind makes his official Bollywood début with a fierce verse.
Modern take on the classic Punjabi folk tune 'Jogi'.
Glimpses of Sanjay Dutt and Arjun Rampal in the mix.
The full trailer lands next month.
The Dhurandhar title track just hit the internet, and the noise around this spy thriller just went up a few notches. This is the track that pulls rapper Hanumankind into his first proper Bollywood playback moment. They have taken the old folk number 'Jogi' and built a power-packed version around it, a mix of earthy roots and straight-up aggressive energy that hits like a truck. It fits, honestly. It mirrors the film's whole gritty vibe and Ranveer Singh's battle-hardened look with that wild beard.
Hanumankind brings raw rap fire while Ranveer Singh owns 'Dhurandhar' music video Getty Images/ Youtube Screengrab/Saregama Music
What is the Dhurandhar title track about?
You get a proper blast of the film’s atmosphere from this track. The music video cuts fast between shots of a heavily bearded and muscular Ranveer Singh, looking every bit the part of a hardened operative. The video cuts to the other big names in the cast as well. Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal are all there in what appears to be a tense, dark situation. The music includes traditional Punjabi folk with a stronger, cinematic rhythm.
How did Hanumankind get involved in the Dhurandhar song?
It turns out his involvement was a pretty organic, almost spontaneous thing. Music composer Shashwat Sachdev opened up about how the rap section came together. Apparently, it happened during a late-night studio session with director Aditya Dhar and Hanumankind himself. They captured an impromptu performance that just clicked, bringing what Sachdev called a "raw, instinctive fire" to the whole track. For an artist known for his independent work, this Dhurandhar feature is a major step into the mainstream film scene.
All this build-up is heading towards a definite date. The makers confirmed it right at the end of the title track video. Dhurandhar is locked in for a worldwide theatrical release on 5 December of this year. For those who need more than a song to tide them over, the official trailer is promised for 12 November.
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