Chetna Pande On Apprehensions Before Haunted 3D’s Intense Scenes: Actor Who Says They Don’t Feel Nervous Is...

Actors may make difficult scenes look effortless on screen, but that doesn't mean those scenes come without nerves. Chetna Pande is being refreshingly honest about that. Talking about Haunted 3D: Echoes Of The Past and the emotionally and physically demanding scenes in the film, the actress admitted that she absolutely had apprehensions before shooting them. In fact, she says anyone who claims otherwise may not be telling the full truth.

"Any actor who says they don't feel nervous before performing emotionally or physically demanding scenes is probably not being completely honest. When I first heard the narration, these were the scenes we discussed in the most detail because they required a certain level of emotional vulnerability," she said.

For her, the real question was never just about the scenes themselves. It was about who was directing them and whether the filmmaker understood their emotional purpose. She said, "For me, the biggest factor wasn't whether the scenes existed in the script. It was who was directing them."

"A lot depends on the filmmaker's vision and intention. When you know you're working with a director who understands the emotional purpose of a scene and isn't treating it merely for shock value, your confidence automatically increases. That trust came very naturally with Vikram, sir," she added.

Knowing that Vikram Bhatt was approaching these moments with sensitivity rather than sensationalism made it easier for her to step into Sunheri's world with honesty. She said, "I knew that if a scene was in the film, it was there because the story demanded it and because it helped us understand Sunheri's journey better. He was always clear that these moments needed to feel real, emotional, and aesthetically presented rather than exploitative."

"So yes, I was nervous. But I was equally excited because these were the scenes that allowed me to truly understand who Sunheri was," she added.

And for Chetna, Sunheri was never just a horror heroine. She was a woman carrying pain, fear, and resilience in equal measure. She said, "What moved me most about her is that beneath all the horror, she represents the struggle of so many women who are constantly fighting battles that the world often doesn't see. She is a survivor. She is resilient. She refuses to break despite everything she endures."

"To portray that truthfully, I wanted to understand her pain, her fear, and her strength. It was emotionally demanding, but as an actor, those are the opportunities that help you grow the most," Chetna ended.