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Wednesday, 5th September 2018, 1:15 PM IST
Sai Tamhankar, the woman who hunted down our hearts with 'Hunterrr', is back with a powerful role in 'Love Sonia'. The movie got some raving reviews at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne recently, is all set to release on 7th September in India. Box Office Capsule had a very insightful interaction with Sai about her upcoming film 'Love Sonia' where she opened up about her character and much more.
1. In the long span of the career, you kept shuffling from Marathi movies to Bollywood movies, but still, you are seen very less into Bollywood, any specific reason for it?
Honestly, after 'Hunterrr' I got similar offers, so I wanted to wait because I knew if I opt for another character as I was in 'Hunterrr' I would be typecasted. I waited and I am glad after waiting for 3 years, 'Love Sonia' has happened.
2. Realistic movies like 'Love Sonia' don’t get much spark and box office numbers as compared to other Bollywood movies, what is your take on this?
I’m not a number person. I think an actor should have a couple of commercially successful films and critically acclaimed films for their kitties. And as far as 'Love Sonia' is concerned, we are not looking for numbers. We are looking at different numbers which are that if we’ve 5 number of girls or 25 number of girls who have been saved from this vicious circle then I think, it will be priceless. Our motive is to brainwash people and make them aware and alert about what’s happening in the world, in the same world where we are living. This is a very different kind of film and I hope people receive it the way they have received the trailer.
3. How was it working with legends like Manoj Bajpayee and Freida Pinto, Richa Chadha, Rajkummar Rao & Anupam Kher?
I think Manoj is legendary. I’ve grown up watching him on screen, I think he is one of the very few actors that has immense power to him and it was wonderful working with him, he is so grounded and approachable. Even Freida Pinto, Richa Chadha, Rajkummar Rao, Anupam Kher, everybody was very nice, friendly, polite, down to earth and approachable, so it was a lot of fun.
4. Love Sonia is nothing like your past films, what was the first thought that came to your mind when you read the script? I think subjects like these are very rare and I think I was very happy that I was being considered to be the part of this film. In my personal life also I’m a little known for making fearless choices so I don’t really give a damn whether I have two or three scenes or even if I have kissing scenes or no such scenes. I’m an actor and whatever comes my way, I’m ready to do it with all my heart. That’s what I’m doing and will keep doing.
Besides Sai Tamhankar, the film stars an ensemble of acclaimed actors like Manoj Bajpayee, Richa Chadha, Rajkummar Rao, Adil Hussain, Anupam Kher, Demi Moore, Mark Duplass, and Freida Pinto alongside debutants Mrunal Thakur and Riya Sisodiya in powerful roles.
Tamasha Talkies and Samraaj Talkies in association with India Take One Productions, Cinemantra Entertainment and Media & Dynasty Consulting Group present Love Sonia. The film is Tabrez Noorani's directorial debut, produced by the Academy Award-nominated producer of Life of Pi, David Womark and Tabrez Noorani. Co-produced by Amar Butala and Executive Producers include Shalini Thackeray, Deepak Nayar, and Pravesh Sahni. The Dynasty Consulting Group was instrumental in setting up the movie. Zee Studios will release the film in India. Love Sonia releases on 14th September 2018
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