Basking in the success of Tere Ishk Mein, Kriti Sanon continues to witness a steady rise in her stature as an actor, marked by fearless choices, constant reinvention, and a deep hunger to explore uncharted emotional and creative spaces. With every new project, she has pushed her own boundaries, choosing characters that challenge expectations while allowing her to grow with each performance.
“When Bareilly Ki Barfi happened, I realised I could do something completely non glamorous, without the crutches of looking good or fitting into a certain image. I loved picking up a dialect. I loved the rawness and realness of Bitti Mishra. Stepping outside your comfort zone and doing what people don’t expect from you really excited me,” she said in a conversation with Zoom.
The actress added, “Mimi came from a place of extreme hunger, knowing deep inside that I could do so much more, even though the opportunities weren’t in front of me yet. When that film came along, it gave me immense confidence. It made me feel like I could fly and take on much more. It also made me crave substantial, meaty roles where I could truly add value.”
Reflecting on her recent body of work, Kriti shared, “Teri Baaton Mein (Aisa Uljha Jiya) was a completely different challenge because there was no reference point at all. Playing Sifra was tricky because the character could easily look gimmicky, and if she didn’t work, the film wouldn’t work. Finding challenge in simplicity, even without dramatic emotions, became the real test. Crew made me realise that films about women don’t always have to be serious. They can be fun. You can have three women from different generations coming together without catfights, actually doing something meaningful together. Do Patti brought a different kind of challenge with a double role, carrying emotional baggage. Two girls born and brought up together, related by blood, go through the same traumatic experience but process it very differently. I wanted a challenge and wasn’t finding one, so I created it. I chose a subject I deeply felt for and wanted to tell a story I truly believed in.”
Speaking about another defining moment in her journey, she added, “Mukti (from Tere Ishk Mein) was another turning point. I’m a very prepared actor, a frontbencher who does her homework and loses sleep if she isn’t fully ready. For the first time, I broke that pattern. I didn’t prepare in the usual way and instead took a leap of faith, surrendering to the world of the film, the director, and being fully present in the moment.”
With a filmography that reflects both courage and conviction, Kriti Sanon continues to evolve as a performer who prioritises substance over comfort. Up next, she will be seen in Cocktail 2, adding yet another exciting chapter to her ever expanding cinematic journey.
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