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JANHVI KAPOOR MADE HER DEBUT WITH DHADAK IN 2018 AND WITHIN A SHORT SPAN OF FIVE YEARS, THE ACTRESS HAS GONE ON TO SHOWCASE HER VERSATILITY IN A MULTITUDE OF ROLES. FROM GUNJAN SAXENA: THE KARGIL GIRL TO ROOHI, GOOD LUCK JERRY, MILI AND HER MOST RECENT OTT RELEASE BAWAAL THAT’S STREAMING ON AMAZON PRIME, THE YOUNG STAR HAS CONSTANTLY BEEN EVOLVING WITH EACH SCREEN OUTING AND UPPING THE STAKES AS A PERFORMER. I CAUGHT UP WITH JANHVI KAPOOR IN DUBAI AS SHE AND TEAM BAWAAL – COSTAR VARUN DHAWAN, DIRECTOR NITESH TIWARI, AND PRODUCERS SAJID NADIADWALA, WARDA NADIADWALA AND ASHWINY IYER TIWARI - LAUNCHED THE TRAILER OF THEIR OTT RELEASE AT A MASSIVE GLOBAL EVENT HELD ABOARD THE FLOATING HOTEL, QUEEN ELIZABETH 2 CRUISE SHIP. AND IN OUR EXCLUSIVE TETE-A-TETE, THE ACTRESS TALKED ABOUT THE CHALLENGES OF PLAYING NISHA IN THIS UNCONVENTIONAL LOVE STORY THAT HAS STRONG REFERENCES TO WORLD WAR II, HER ON-SCREEN CHEMISTRY WITH VARUN DHAWAN AND REVEALS WHAT SHE LOOKS OUT FOR IN A FILM BEFORE SAYING A YES!

What’s the first thing that makes you say a yes to any project?

Definitely a layered narrative, emotional depth of characters and how it resonates with audiences.

You have been very versatile in your choice of roles, be it Gunjan Saxena, Mili, Roohi or Ghost Stories… But what kind of roles or genres do you find most enjoyable?

I always look for characters that challenge me and that aren’t just onedimensional. Nisha in Bawaal is definitely one such character, who allowed me to learn something new about myself and the world around me too. Genres wise I’m open to all forms and have been lucky enough to have had the opportunity to be a part of a diverse repertoire. But when it comes to enjoyment and immersing yourself into a film, the genre is really secondary – what’s key is the character’s journey and narrative.

How easy or challenging was it to play this character of a newly-wed in such an unconventional love story like Bawaal?

Playing Nisha was an emotionally challenging experience. Just like we all are, she is multifaceted and certainly not one-dimensional. I don’t want to share too much, and once the audience will watch the film, they will understand the wider context. My portrayal required a lot of sensitivity but thankfully with Nitesh Sir’s guidance, I think I did the best I could and really hope I have done justice to Nisha’s portrayal.

You had earlier revealed that you had approached producer Sajid Nadiadwala for this film, so what about Bawaal made you want to be a part of it?

When I learned about Bawaal from Nitesh Sir, I was challenging especially since it has strong references to WWII? I wouldn’t like to share too much about a specific scene, as that would mean sharing spoilers. I’d like audiences to watch the film first. What has been the most exciting part of working with Varun Dhawan? How was the equation on the sets? Working with Varun was brilliant experience – he’s so dedicated and full of energy. What struck me most about him was his complete immersion in his character, Ajju Bhaiya. It was much easier for me to bring Nisha to life because of his focus and intensity. What’s been the takeaway from working on the film and with Nitesh Tiwari?

Through Nisha’s growth and journey in the film, I was able to learn something new about myself and the world around me too. As for Nitesh

Sir, his past work speaks volumes about his ability to tell compelling stories. He’s really a genius. I love how his storytelling is just so emotive and layered and how he can authentically bring audiences to experience the emotions of the characters he projects.

Do you have a list of filmmakers you want to work with and costars? Did Nitesh and Varun feature in it? Yes of course! There are so many talented filmmakers and actors I’d love to collaborate with but I’m currently still on cloud nine after having the opportunity of working with Nitesh Sir and Varun.

Is it easy for you to disassociate with the character immediately or it takes time to come out of that mindspace? I think it’s taken some practice but isn’t always easy when you are immersed in someone else’s mindset for a period of time, especially when it’s an intense portrayal immediately engaged. The storyline itself is extremely unique – honestly, it’s really not your average love story. I was also drawn to complexity of not only Nisha’s but Ajay’s (played by Varun Dhawan) character and the relationship they shared only adds further depth to Nisha’s character.

WORKING WITH VARUN WAS BRILLIANT EXPERIENCE – HE’S SO DEDICATED AND FULL OF ENERGY. WHAT STRUCK ME MOST ABOUT HIM WAS HIS COMPLETE IMMERSION IN HIS CHARACTER.

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