Exclusive: Heeramandi Star Richa Chadha Feels Today’s Actors Are Very Coddled On Sets, “20 Assistants Are Constantly Checking Up On Them”
Immense hard work is needed!
Working with Sanjay Leela Bhansali is the dream of so many actors, but the real work begins when one gets to actually work with the director. Known for his perfectionist ways, Sanjay Leela Bhansali liked to push his actors to bring out the best of them and that includes working for sometimes longer hours. Richa Chadha an exclusive conversation with Hauterrfly, shared insightful observations about the new and young actors working in the film industry and how it is so different from the old age actors.
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Richa Chadha On Shooting For 12 Hours
Recalling a particularly demanding scene during the filming of Heeramandi, Richa Chadha revealed the staggering feat of undergoing 99 takes over a gruelling 12-hour shoot. Such an arduous endeavour not only tested her physical endurance but also challenged her mental resilience. Richa candidly acknowledged the toll it took on her, both physically and emotionally, underscoring the immense pressure to meet the lofty standards set by the acclaimed director, Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
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Yet, for Richa, the ordeal wasn’t merely about the number of takes or the physical exertion. It was about meeting the director’s expectations and not wanting to disappoint him. Richa expressed a sentiment of nostalgia for a time when such pampering was not the norm, contrasting it with the present-day scenario where actors are surrounded by a support system that attends to their comfort and well-being at every turn. She had said, “They’re all very coddled. You know, if an actor has to sit in water, there’ll be like 20 ADs checking the temperature. If someone has to rehearse, they’ll be like, Do you need anything? Do you need juice? Do you need this and that? And then, then you meet a guy who is caring in those aspects.” The experience proved to be humbling for Chadha, underscoring the need for actors to set aside their egos and remain receptive to feedback and direction.
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More on Heeramandi
Heeramandi is Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s OTT debut as a director. It’s an 8-part series, released on Netflix on 1st May. It features an ensemble cast including, Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Richa Chadha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Sanjeeda Sheikh, and Sharmin Segal in pivotal roles.
First Published: May 02, 2024 10:42 AM
