The kind of reach I have today is because of these movies: Sonakshi Sinha on Dabangg, Rowdy Rathore

Sonakshi Sinha is often criticised for working in hero-centric films like Salman Khan’s Dabangg and Akshay Kumar's Rowdy Rathore, but Sonakshi does not regret being part of these films.

Bollywood actor Sonakshi Sinha is often criticised for working in hero-centric films like Salman Khan’s Dabangg and Akshay Kumar's Rowdy Rathore, but Sonakshi does not regret being part of these films. ”I always set aside the negative thing and look at positives only. Today, whoever and whatever I am is because of these films. The kind of reach I have today is because of these movies,” she has said.

Sonakshi Sinha entered B-town with Salman Khan’s Dabangg.

“Also now if I am doing films like Akira and Noor, as a solo heroine, it is because of these movies. So, there is nothing to complain.”

Sonakshi Sinha in a still from Rowdy Rathore.

Sonakshi made her Bollywood debut in 2010 with Dabangg and the actor she said she will forever be grateful to Salman for launching her in films. “I am grateful to him for showing me the path and whatever I am today is because of Dabangg and because of the faith he showed in me.“Rajjo (her character from Dabangg) will always be part of Dabangg even if it means somewhere in the background (I will do it),” Sonakshi said.

Sonakshi’s latest release is Ittefaq, which also features Sidharth Malhotra and Akshaye Khanna.

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