How exactly do you fit into an action-packed film like Ghayal Once Again?
I play a psychiatrist who is treating Ajay Mehra (played by Sunny Deol). It’s a very meaty role and I had a good time shooting for it. It’s an intense, action packed film, a genuine sequel to the first Ghayal which I had loved. And it’s a privilege to be directed by Sunny sir.
Shall we see you doing some action in the film too?
I am involved in some action sequences but I am not doing stunts. However, for one scene, I do get to be the hero, as Sunny sir calls it. It was a really intense action scene and I got bruised during the course of shooting. I was shivering. I was on the bed the next day after the sequence was shot.
This is one of the most challenging roles that I have done till date and I am really looking forward to it.
How is Sunny Deol as a co-star and director?
He is too sweet, yaar! He is like a child, very innocent. He is completely the opposite of his onscreen image. When he has to explain a scene, he does it so well that you don’t have to ask him again. A very genuine co-star, seriously. I would love to work with him again.
After your marriage (to Kunal Khemu in early 2015), we don’t see you much on screen.
Last year, I did just 31st October. Now Ghayal Once Again is releasing. I am doing films but I want to be part of interesting films so the numbers don’t matter to me; actually they never did.
When shall we see you working with your husband Kunal Khemu?
We have already done two films together...it will be fun working with him again. Also we’ll get a chance to spend some time together. But the script should be special; and we have not got the special script yet.
What about working with your mother Sharmila Tagore?
I don’t know, yaar. The script has to excite maa and me both to come together. Currently we are both in a happy space; and let it be the way it is.
Has anything changed after marriage?
There have been no changes after marriage at all. We still go on dates. We don’t take each other for granted. But yes, we have got more comfortable now.
How is Kunal Khemmu as a husband?
Kunal cooks lovely food and he loves eating too. So he likes us to have our meals together. He is very supportive; he is willing to help me in the household work. Hum sabn kuchh mil-baant ke karte hain.