Did You Know? Juhi Babbar Trained Salman Khan’s Niece Alizeh Agnihotri For Her Stellar Debut In ‘Farrey’

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan’s niece Alizeh Agnihotri’s debut in 'Farrey' stole hearts and for which she also won Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. Find out Juhi Babbar’s role in her journey in this exclusive interview.

Salman Khan’s niece Alizeh Agnihotri the stellar debutant left audiences impressed with her performance in her debut film Farrey. Released on November 24, 2023 the heist thriller was directed by Soumendra Padhi, which was a remake of a Thai movie and produced by Salman Khan Films. While Alizeh earned widespread acclaim for her performance, what’s lesser known is that Juhi Babbar daughter of veteran actor Raj Babbar was her acting coach.

Juhi Babbar, who once debuted in Bollywood with Kash Tum Hamare Hote alongside singer Sonu Nigam, faced a series of setbacks in her film career. However, she found her true calling in theatre and became an esteemed acting coach. In an exclusive interview with Lehren Retro, Juhi shared how she trained Alizeh before her debut and helped her with refining her diction, dialogue delivery and performance skills.

Juhi revealed her reasons for taking up the role in Farrey saying, “She is trained by me including theatre that’s the other thing I’ve been doing on the side before the launches, working on their diction and speech. I work with girls and boys. And Alizeh was my student.” She added, “The main reason I said yes to the film was because I was her teacher, and being around her was special for me.”

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Praising her student’s work ethic Juhi said, “Bahut mehenti hai (She is very hardworking). The most important quality any student or actor should have while learning is hard work, and she has it in her.” When asked if Alizeh Agnihotri relied on being Salman Khan’s niece, Juhi dismissed the notion stating, “Kabhi nahi (Never). She’s very dedicated and hardworking.”

Discover all the details in this exclusive interview with the stunning Juhi Babbar:

Alizeh’s portrayal in Farrey earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. The movie, which also featured Zeyn Shaw, Sahil Mehta, Prasanna Bisht, Ronit Bose Roy, and Juhi Babbar herself, received critical acclaim for staying true to the original while adding its unique flair.

While Alizeh Agnihotri’s next project is yet to be announced, Farrey marked a stellar start to her career proving she’s more than just Salman Khan’s niece. Her dedication and talent shine through, making her a name to watch out for in Bollywood.

And Juhi Babbar’s efforts as a mentor highlight how guidance and talent combined can create magic on-screen. Alizeh Agnihotri’s debut is a huge proof to hard work and skilled coaching.

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