Mouni Roy on being cast in Ayan Mukerji's Brahmastra: I was surprised
Mouni Roy who made big on silver screen after started with television screens says that it was surprising that she got cast for Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt starrer Brahamasta. Mouni Roy made her Bollywood debut with Akshay Kumar starrer Gold that did amazing at the box office as well. Mouni Roy is going to be seen in several projects and she shared about her role in Brahmastra.
“I am playing the main villain in the film. I am really looking forward to it. What is more liberating for me is playing different characters that challenge me. I was surprised initially that they wanted me to play the villain.
“Ayan Mukherji (director) had seen something from Naagin and felt I could play the villain. So you never know what clicks with whom. As an actor you should be willing to experiment and be versatile otherwise you can’t learn and grow,” Mouni Roy told PTI.
Mouni Roy feels blessed in working with stars like Amitabh Bachchan, Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, Nagarjuna in Brahamstra. She says that it was an enriching experience to her. “My life is fulfilled after working with Mr Bachchan. Ranbir and Alia are sweethearts, they are too good. They all are such big stars that you get scared walking on the sets.
“They all have been so generous, welcoming and made me feel comfortable. With great success and talent they also have that humility and are accepting people from outside,” she added.
Talking about Brahmastra it is set to release on 20th December 2019, the film has made under the banner of Karan Johar's Dharma Productions.
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First published: 19 March 2019, 15:21 IST