Young actress Nyra Banerjee made her debut in the Sunny Leone starrer One Night Stand and grabbed the attention of audiences with her bold portrayal of her character. However, she describes herself as 'naive and shy' in real life. The actress is now waiting for her next film, a Kannada one, to release next month. In an interview with The New Indian Express, she talks about her experience of working with Sunny Leone.
What is your opinion on one night stands?
Every person is different. A one night stand could be with a known or an unknown person. It could eventually lead to many night stands too. You never know! Or you could be victimized, drugged, looted, infected. Like I said, you never know!
What piqued your interest about this role?
I always wanted to be part of a film that deals with women rights. One Night Stand deals with gender equality, and I thought it would be a good start. I'm proud of the fact that a lot of content-oriented films are being made and accepted by audiences.
One night stands carry a stigma in society. So what was the feedback like from audiences?
One night stands may be frowned upon but let's not be hypocrites. We know they happen. Audience loved the concept and loved the fact that we were gutsy enough to speak up in the film.
How was the experience of working with Sunny Leone?
She's a sweet, down to earth and a nurturing co-star.
If given an opportunity, would you do Sunny Leone kind of roles?
Honestly, I have not seen all her films. But I like challenges, I like being pushed to do better and work harder.
Considering One Night Stand was your first film, how satisfied are you with your performance?
I'm really very happy with my work. I have got only positive reviews from everyone. Had my scenes in the second half of the film not been deleted, I believe it could have intensified the drama a lot more and justified the end better.
You worked as an assistant director (AD) for 'Azhar'. How was that experience?
Fantabulous! Such a great platform to learn. I was always eager to know about walkie talkies, continuity sheets, edits and the constant pressures I kept hearing about from my AD friends. I got an opportunity to closely observe how senior actors like Emraan Hashmi sir and Kunal Roy Kapoor sir fleshed out their unique characters. I was lucky to get some tips too.
What did you enjoy more, being an actor or an AD?
My work as an actor was draining but limited to only 15-20 days. Azhar is closer to my heart because I was a part of the project throughout.
What were you like in school?
I was that cute girl! Ha ha. Actually, I was naive and shy. Also popular for my dancing and singing. Loved by all.
You are a trained dancer and singer. Would you be intersted in becoming a playback singer?
Of course. I want to be a singing star.
What are your upcoming projects?
I'm preparing for my next Bollywood film and waiting for my Kannada film called Tiger. It will release in July.