Amazon Prime Video is all set to launch its subsequent unique collection Bestseller, With a power-packed forged comprising actors like Mithun Chakraborty, Gauahar Khan, Shruti Hassaan, and Arjan Bajwa, the thriller can even see Marathi actor Sonalee Kulkarni making her digital debut. In a chat with indianexpress.com, the actor stated that the present has all the weather of thriller that may preserve audiences on the sting. Adding that it is an unpredictable story, Sonali talked about the way it will preserve audiences guessing about what’s occurring subsequent.
Given that the actor is taking part in a cop from the cybercrime crew, she was particularly requested by her director to not do something ‘stereotypical’, which is anticipated from the police on display screen. “He told me to stay away from what we have seen. There were no ‘dabbang giri’ or heroic acts happening. She is a very different officer as compared to the uniformed cops we see. She is very straightforward and at the same time very earnest. More than words, she through her eyes,” Sonalee shared. She added that her character Urmila would be seen working on a case with ACP Lokesh Pramanik (Chakraborty), and the show will further portray the interesting chemistry between them. “From discomfort at working with this eccentric man to developing an emotional bond, the journey is beautiful between them.”
As we requested her to speak about her bond with Mithun Chakraborty, Sonalee Kulkarni’s voice projected her pleasure and love for the yesteryear actor. She stated the director needed them to crack chemistry earlier than they shoot, in order that they give the impression of being convincing on display screen. Stating that she was lucky that issues simply fell in place for them and their bond was on the spot and pure.
“I used to be nervous after I met him clearly however he immediately made me really feel snug. He speaks Marathi and began drawing comparisons of how he has labored with so many Marathi actors from Madhuri Dixit to me. Also, we spoke about dance and he would typically entertain the crew by acting on his hit numbers. I believe we related from our very first shot. Even although he’s very senior, I’d say that we turned pals and it was pleasant to work with him. Now that I look again, I believe the chemistry that we managed to construct was far more than what the director or any of us had anticipated,” she added.
Bestseller is not going to solely mark Sonalee Kulkarni’s digital debut however it’s additionally her first massive Hindi mission. The actor believes that traces are blurring between the areas with so many ‘South movies changing into blockbusters within the nation’. She added that on the identical time, Marathi cinema and its actors are doing a lot at this time, and usually are not restricted to taking part in simply ‘sidekicks and comedian roles’.
“Things have undoubtedly modified and I additionally really feel that the star-oriented cinema has now advanced into changing into extra content-driven. Over the previous few years, particularly within the pandemic, we noticed so many new actors being found. And I believe the viewers too are having fun with this variation because it’s all about content material now and never the surname you will have. These two modifications have been very welcoming. I consider we’ll quickly calling it Indian cinema moderately than dividing it into areas,” the actor stated.
Talking about making her Hindi debut with an ensemble mission, Sonalee stated she believes an actor can show their mettle with “just a scene”. She added, “It’s never about the length but the meat of the character and the substance. It’s more about your character’s contribution to the storyline. Urmila just does that for me and the show. Also, with web shows, one gets a lot of time to develop characters and portray their journey. What I really loved about this show is how all actors come from different regions — Mithun da from Bengal, Shruti from the south, and me from the Marathi industry. The diversity is beautiful and adds so much more to the overall package of the show.”
The actor is fortunately married to Kunal Benodekar and infrequently shares photos with him on social media. For the actor, followers are at this time additionally thinking about your private life. “From the place I come from, our viewers does need to know extra about your private life. Also, they do decide you generally however I put up photos as a result of I need to. I like sharing a snippet of my private life however won’t ever do it for the sake of it.”
And what concerning the strain to mission a ‘glad couple’ image on a regular basis? “I do not take that strain in any respect. I’m not attempting to painting something. We do not go about sharing lovey-dovey feedback on one another’s posts. My husband would not even like my posts, given he’s not from the business. I’m glad until the time he’s okay with me sharing his photos publicly,” Sonalee replied.
A dialog with Sonalee Kulkarni can by no means finish with out discussing “Apsara Aali,” the tune that made her a favourite worldwide. She says the tune turned her life ‘the other way up’, but in addition created a separate identification. “Till that tune, individuals would typically confuse me with the actor with the identical identify. Post the tune, individuals took discover of me and realized who I’m, and what I might do. Honestly, whereas rising up, I at all times dreamed of getting a tune of myself, and after I bought to try this, it was a special excessive,” she concluded.
Starting February 18, Bestseller will stream on Amazon Prime Video.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
