How has the experience been with Danny Boyle?
Danny is a very encouraging man. He lets you do what you want. He has no rules for a particular scene. He lets you emote the way you want. He would tell us where we would go wrong and motivate us to do better.
How was your experience facing the camera for the first time?
The camera never gave me cold feet. I have always felt comfortable in front of it. When I gave my first shot for the film, I was a little scared. But then I gained confidence.
Any memorable instances during the shoot?
The whole film was a memorable experience. There was one instance when Dev, Mahesh [Manjrekar] and I were supposed to make a sandwich and Mahesh will crack some joke and we all start laughing. He will become serious immediately and give his shot right but Dev and I would just not stop laughing.
Another instance was when we were shooting at CST [Chatrapathi Shivaji Railway Terminus] station. I had to run, shouting for help. Every time we had a break or a cut, people in the station would imitate us and scream for help.
Who are your favourite stars?
I liked Charlize Theron in Monster. I also like Irrfan Khan, Rajat Kapoor, Aamir Khan, Jack Nicholson, Anthony Hopkins, Marlyn Monroe, Nicole Kidman, Shabana Azmi, Kevin Beacon, Johnny Depp, Smita Patil...
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