Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali was requested the distinction between actors Alia Bhatt and Deepika Padukone as performers. Bhansali collaborated with Alia for the primary time within the lately launched Gangubai Kathiawadi. Deepika was his muse for the longest time; they’ve labored collectively on three movies–Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela, Bajirao Mastani and Padmaavat.
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In an interview with Bollywood Hungama, Bhansali fielded fan questions, one in every of which was about Deepika and Alia, and the way they’re completely different from a filmmaker’s perspective. Bhansali replied, “They are completely different folks. They have completely different approaches, they’ve completely different heights. They have completely different voices, they’ve completely different physique language. They have completely different strategy to cinema. All that put collectively… Deepika is an attractive woman, fantastic actor. For me, Alia is a really stunning woman, once more a beautiful actor. But if I’ve to do Bajirao Mastani then I should have Deepika, and if I’m doing Gangubai, I should have Alia play it. So, each has their very own energy that they exude after they discover a position that fits them, and you can’t give the improper position to the improper actor.”
He continued, “Not that in the same breath I can say that Alia could not have played Mastani or Deepika could not have played Gangu. But I feel what casting I’ve done, keeping their essence, is the right casting. So, what Alia did for this role, only Alia could have done. And what Deepika did in those roles only Deepika could have done.”
Gangubai Kathiawadi tells the story of a brothel madam who works to carry reforms within the lives of intercourse employees. The movie was launched theatrically to enthusiastic critiques praising Alia’s efficiency and Bhansali’s route. It has additionally confirmed to be a field workplace success, having remodeled Rs 63 crore in lower than every week of launch.
Bhansali will return to the world of courtesans in his upcoming Netflix sequence Heeramandi, during which he’ll direct the pilot episode.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
