She is only four films old in Bollywood, but Kriti Sanon is busy making a place for herself in the Hindi film industry, and that too, without the help of a godfather. And her last release Bareilly Ki Barfi which is still making money at the box office is a proof of her success.
Kriti, who is busy signing some interesting projects, spoke at length about Making It Big in Mumbai at Mind Rocks 2017 Delhi.
On Bareilly Ki Barfi
Bitti's character was very different from anything that I had done and it was challenging for me. People had seen me in glamorous roles, and it is easy to get typecast in Bollywood. It was great learning the dialect.
On initial struggle
I am an engineer, so it was a huge shift for me. I was little lost to get into a new field. It seemed like a dream which was too big.
First film Heropanti
It was my first Bollywood film so I was really excited. Back then, it was taking baby steps. I was fascinated by everything on the sets and I started to respect this field and everything related to it. Whistle Baja was my first Bollywood song, and I have always been a dancer at heart, so it was a high for me.
Tiger Shroff
He was very sporty about the negative criticism before the release of Heropanti. He takes things with a pinch of salt because he was confident about his work.
Casting couch
I think that such things do exist, but not only in Bollywood. But in other office places too. But fortunately, I have not faced the casting couch. I was signed by an agency, and thankfully nothing of this sort happened to me.
On roles
Things are changing, although they are changing very slowly. When you read reviews, whether the girl has a substantial role or not, people talk about hero and villain, and not write much about the heroine. So that is changing. People are believing in stories where female is the main protagonist. And I hope it starts to get better from here.
Body shaming
You should be proud of who you are. You need to be comfortable with yourself. Body shaming happens more for girls and actresses in comparison to men and actors. We are in an industry where we are supposed to look good. But then things do change according to the character. You do it for yourself or you job, nothing else.
Her favourite actors
I have always been a Madhuri Dixit. I used to dance to Ankhiyaan Milau song. Talking about actors, Shah Rukh sir is my favourite. I have been his fan ever since my growing up days. I am a huge Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge fan.
Failures
Don't be scared of failure. Failures make you stronger. Don't let anyone tell you that you cannot make it.
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