Janhvi Kapoor, who made her acting debut with Dharma Productions’ Dhadak (2018), has several exciting projects in the pipeline. Talking to a popular digital publication, the actress confirmed that she is presently busy filming for Mili, the official remake of the successful Malayalam film Helen (2019).
Talking about Mili, she said that she has wrapped up the first schedule of the film. “I think I am a very hardworking and sincere actor. If nothing else, I try to be as honest an actor as possible. Sometimes I feel like, if I am not feeling completely exhausted, drained and broken after a schedule, then maybe I have not given it my everything. And I think that’s something I am learning from the film I am doing right now. We had one schedule which, I think, broke me physically and mentally. And the schedule that I am on right now, feels like a holiday,” said the actress.
She continued, “I am shooting for the remake of this Malayalam film called Helen. And I love working with Mathu sir (Helen director Mathukutty Xavier). He just makes life so easy, which is why I am like, ‘I am not suffering enough’. I feel like I need to inflict some amount of anxiety on myself to feel like I have delivered which is not always necessary I think.”
Last seen in Maddock Films’ horror-comedy film Roohi (2021), Janhvi Kapoor will star next in Colour Yellow Productions’ Good Luck Jerry, which marks her first collaboration with filmmaker Aanand L Rai. The actress also headlines Dharma Productions’ much-awaited film Dostana 2, which is looking at casting a new actor after the exit of Kartik Aaryan a couple of months ago.
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R Madhavan shares his experience portraying a father’s role for the first time alongside Ajay Devgn.
Actor addresses rumours about de-ageing technology, confirming he relied on diet and fitness instead.
Madhavan reflects on sequels and preparation for previous physically demanding roles like Saala Khadoos.
Nervous about a father’s role
At the trailer launch of De De Pyaar De 2, R Madhavan admitted he was initially nervous about playing Ajay Devgn’s on-screen father-in-law.
“I have never done a father’s role before, and competing with Ajay, I was very nervous,” Madhavan said. “I have seen other actors who are so busy when they come to the set, but Ajay sir is always present and dedicated. We have always felt connected.”
The actor also commented on the appeal of sequels. Devgn, who stars alongside Madhavan, stated, “I don’t mind sequels as long as there is a good script. I hope the film is liked by audiences. We all believe we have made a good film.”
Madhavan addressed recent rumours about de-ageing technology in his films, stating, “They’ve all been accusing me of de-ageing, but I don’t think I have the budget for that. It hasn’t happened.”
Instead, the actor relies on traditional methods of preparation, including fitness and diet adjustments, to meet the physical demands of roles.
Reflections on past roles
Madhavan reflected on the preparation for his earlier role in Saala Khadoos, a physically demanding sports drama. “When I went to train for Saala Khadoos, I consulted numerous dieticians and several people who advised me on how to lose weight and get fit, what diet to follow, what time to eat, and so on, but I couldn’t find anyone I truly resonated with,” he said.
The actor’s candid reflections reveal a focus on dedication and personal preparation rather than technological shortcuts, highlighting his commitment to authentic performances.
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