SPECIAL
FEATURE
RANI MUKHJI
further. For me, it is about how I
grasp that knowledge and whether
I can add more to the character.
I have always told my directors
that if I am not equally or more
passionate than you, I don’t
deserve to be in your film because
then there is no point doing a
favor on any one. As an actor I feel
that it is very important to gage
different characters and ask for
help when needed. Also there are
times you have to gauge half baked
knowledge and see what more can
be done. It is a collaborative effort
of a lot of people under one roof.
What is your perception of an
empowered woman? How far
can entertainment industry
contribute for the same?
An Empowered woman in industry
would be successful directors,
producers, women technicians or
actors.
The industry and work is not
gender specific. You could be a
wom an and you could be directing
any film!
There are so many women
directors who have changed the
myth that a particular film can’t
be made by a female director.
I think that is empowerment.
The time when I joined films,
there surrounded a myth that
good family girls don’t get into
movies. But today we see a
complete change, where families
are encouraging their children to
study cinema. Cinema is no longer
looked upon as stigma, and I think
that in it is a huge shift in the
society and that is empowerment!
Movies for you are more
about – reiterating people
from monotonous routine
through light entertainment
or a medium to educate and
communicate masses with
strong messages.
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Up Till October 15, 2015
AL GRID
PERSON
What things fascinate you
the most when you travel?
Different cultures, food and the
landscapes.
Which of your work is
closest to your heart
Can’t choose one
Every movie has a different
sentiment and attachment
value.
Which character you would
wish to play
Biopic- you have to completely
transform and make the
audiences believe you are that
character. I would love to play
Indira Gandhi, Rani LaxmiBai
of Jhansi or a role related to
Subhash Chandra Bose’s army.
What are your hobbies?
I love to dance and enjoy
cooking.
Best and the worst thing
about your job.
The best thing is that you get
to be loved by so many people.
Till date I get very emotional
with the kind of love I receive
from my fans. All they want is
that I do well, and that is an
incredible feeling you get to
experience as an actor.
The worst thing is that I am
continuously made to believe
that I need to be seen more.
I think it is a mix of both for me.
You can’t imagine cinema only for
educating!
You want to go see a movie
which is thrilling, where you can
have your popcorns, sip on your
colas with ice-creams and you
want to enjoy a good laugh or may
be breath taking actions.
At the same time there are
certain films that actually make
you think and make you want to
do something for the society. It
draws your attention towards a
particular cause, which probably
in our daily busy life is never
thought of.
So there are some films you
that make you think and there are
some films you just want to take
your children or friends to and
have a great time. I have been
fortunate to be a part of both these
kinds of cinema.
Be your own fortune teller!
How do you see yourself 5
years down the line?
I definitely see myself with my
kids. I see myself doing great
work and challenging myself even
further as an actor and a proffering
great movieexperience to my fans!
Whom do you owe your
success to?
When I say success –“it’s that huge
body of work that I have done”
I owe it to my fans, my Directors,
Producers, technicians,
Co-stars and all those who
made contributed till now. It
is all because of my mother’s
perseverance and her efforts that
I could do this and definitely
destiny.
MessageLove the job for the craft and
for no other reason.
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