Former Miss World Manushi Chhillar who will be stepping a foot into the acting industry with the upcoming historical film Prithviraj did a shocking revelation. She said that it was never a plan for her to pursue an acting career.
Manushi said, “I never came to Mumbai wanting to become an actor. I had acted in school plays, but all my hobbies, painting and dance were always just hobbies, not a professional outlet. That was my mindset. When I was with Miss World, I got protected exposure, where I got to be in front of the camera for some campaigns. There were a few opportunities that came my way. I could have debuted much earlier than Prithviraj, but at that time, I was sure I didn’t want to be a part of films, so I didn’t even consider them. The timing of ‘Prithviraj’ was perfect. Also, this is not an opportunity that you choose, the movie chose me.”
Further, she added, “When an opportunity like this comes your way, there is no looking back. Everyone around me, including my family and Miss World team, would tell me that I should not be so stubborn about becoming a doctor. They said, ‘Give it (acting) a try, you will love it,’ and I am glad I did! I feel like I enjoy this as much, I feel more at ease on set”. I like the process of shooting, even though I had no idea how it functions when I began. When we were training, it took me two months to understand the process. Acting is a skill and you only get better with practice.”
“When I started understanding it, I could see myself improving and that’s when I started enjoying it. So that transition happened naturally, I have become more sure of what I am doing after I started shooting after I was put into that situation. At that time I felt even nine months were less because I was starting from scratch. I didn’t grow up doing workshops, so I prepped a lot… Because I was a student, I had the mindset to approach it like a syllabus. I knew what I had to prepare, what the deadline was and that truly helped me,” she concluded.
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