I did Dabangg and it backfired big time, producers started to offer me

She made an impressive debut as an
unconventional heroine in Anurag
Kashyap's Dev D but actor Mahie Gill believes
her decision to do a supporting role in
commercial potboiler Dabangg was a
wrong move.
Post Dev D, Mahie featured in Gulaal and
then came Dabangg, directed by Anurag's
brother Abhinav and starring Salman Khan.
"After Dev D, I had won a lot of appreciation
and awards. People wanted to sign me for
films. But I did Dabangg and it backfired big
time. The producers started to offer me
small roles. I felt very bad but I did not
know what was happening. I believe in
destiny a lot, I think this was meant to
happen. I did regret doing the role but now
I do not, Mahie told PTI.
The actor, who played Arbaaz Khan's love
interest in the film, says being a part of a
commercial film did not work for her. "In
my case, it backfired. My career stopped at
that very point. Thanks to Tigmanshu Dhulia
for offering me Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster
series.
Mahie revealed that she was reluctant to
star in the sequel but agreed after Arbaaz,
who directed the second movie, said her
character was needed in the story. The
actor said she has not been approached for
the third installment in the franchise. She is
currently awaiting the release of the third
part of Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster, that
brought her in limelight again. "I am proud
of this series. When we started with the
first part, we did not think it will become a
hit. The best about this franchise is that it is
growing, the characters are the same but
the story is in continuity. That is the beauty
of this franchise, she said.
In the third part, Mahie's character of
Madhavi Devi has become "more powerful
and wicked. "Now, she has learnt politics.
Also, she has all powers as Saheb goes to
jail and she has taken over the whole
thing.
Sanjay Dutt is the new addition to the hit
franchise. Produced by Rahul Mittra, the film
also starring Jimmy Shergill, is slated to
release on July 27.

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