Had I played the central character in Veere, no other star would’ve signed the film: Sonam Kapoor

Indo Asian News Service | By, New Delhi
May 29, 2018 12:41 PM IST

“I don’t believe that I need to play the central character,” said Sonam Kapoor, “It’s the character I wanted to play the most and I had the choice and I chose Avni. It worked out really well.”

Actor Sonam Kapoor Ahuja, who has completed a decade-long journey in the Hindi film industry, says she chooses good work over fame and stardom.

Sonam Kapoor during a press conference organised to promote their upcoming film Veere Di Wedding in New Delhi.(IANS)
Sonam Kapoor during a press conference organised to promote their upcoming film Veere Di Wedding in New Delhi.(IANS)

The daughter of actor-producer Anil Kapoor ventured into the world of filmmaking in 2005 as an assistant director for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s movie Black.

She made her acting debut two years later in Saawariya. Ever since her debut she has featured in over a dozen films comprising commercially successful ones like Khoobsurat, Neerja and Prem Ratan Dhan Payo.

Bollywood actors Kareena Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor, Swara Bhaskar and Shikha Talsania during the music launch of their upcoming film Veere Di Wedding. (PTI)
Bollywood actors Kareena Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor, Swara Bhaskar and Shikha Talsania during the music launch of their upcoming film Veere Di Wedding. (PTI)

Asked if she feels that stardom comes with a price tag, Sonam told IANS: “I have never gone for fame or stardom. I have always gone for good work. So when you are not seeking something out, there is no price tag attached to it. It just comes naturally.”

Sonam has featured in films of a variety of genres like romance, comedy, drama, biographical thriller and biographical comedy-drama among many others.

But she said it was never a conscious choice to do genres of films as different as chalk and cheese.

“I don’t think about this is a masala film or this is a ‘this’ film.... I think it is just the kind of film that I want to do...the character I really enjoy doing and working in,” said Sonam, who received the National Film Award - Special Mention for Neerja in 2016.

After Neerja, which got her universal acclaim, does she feel pressurised in selecting films?

“I don’t take any kind of pressure. It’s just a matter of what makes me feel passionate. It could be anything,” said the 32-year-old actor.

She had a terrific start to 2018 with Padman, which was received well at the box office. She will next be seen in her upcoming home production Veere Di Wedding, which also features Kareena Kapoor Khan, Swara Bhasker and Shikha Talsania.

Sonam Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor, Shikha Talsania, Swara Bhasker during a press conference organised to promote their upcoming film Veere Di Wedding. (IANS)
Sonam Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor, Shikha Talsania, Swara Bhasker during a press conference organised to promote their upcoming film Veere Di Wedding. (IANS)

On why she did not take the title role, Sonam said: “I don’t believe that I need to play the central character. It’s the character I wanted to play the most and I had the choice and I chose Avni. It worked out really well.... If I had chosen to play the central character, I don’t think any other mainstream actor would have done the film.”

The Aisha actor has a busy year ahead of her and will be seen in films such as Sanju, a biopic of actor Sanjay Dutt, Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga and a film adaptation of Anuja Chauhan’s book The Zoya Factor.

Talking about her upcoming slate of work, Sonam said: “So, where Raju (filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani) sir’s films are concerned, we signed an NDA and we cannot really talk about it unless they give a go ahead.”

“So, unfortunately I cannot speak about it. I am really excited about the slate of films that are happening.”

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