Sanya,
you
had
mentioned
that
you
were
quite
overwhelmed
during
the
first
reading
session
of
Pataakha.
How
was
the
feeling
when
you
faced
the
camera
on
the
sets
of
a
Vishal
Bhardwaj
film
for
the
first
time?
It
was
amazing.
The
first
day
on
the
sets
was
as
smooth
as
butter
for
me
because
of
the
amount
of
improvisations
and
workshops
which
we
had
already
done
before.
Till
now,
my
best
first
day
on
the
sets
of
a
film
has
to
be
that
of
Pataakha.
I
remember
the
scenes
were getting
done in
one-two
takes
and
I
was
completely
into
my
character.
I
was
totally
enjoying
Chhutki's
role.
I
wasn't
as
overwhelmed
on
the
sets
as
I
was
during
the
reading
sessions.
That's
also
majorly
because
of
Vishalji
(Vishal
Bhardwaj).
He
made
us
feel
very
comfortable
and
important
both
on
and
off
the
sets.
He
gave
us
a
lot
of
freedom
to
perform
and
improvise
our
characters.
From
Dangal
to
Pataakha,
the
transformation
has
been
massive.
Were
there
times
when
you
felt
that
you
imbibing
the
traits
of
Chhutki
in
real
life
as
well?
I
am
Chhutki
in
real
life.
I
have
an
elder
sister
and
while
growing
up,
I
did
have
a
very
similar
relationship
with
her.
I
used
to
hit
and
hate
her
too.
While
growing
up,
I
used
to
feel
that
we
will
never
be
close
and
have
any
kind
of
a
bond.
That
was
a
major
concern
for
my
mother
too.
She
used to
be
very
worried
because
we
used
to
constantly
fight
with
each
other
for
petty
issues.
Though
in
Pataakha,
I
couldn't
relate
to
Chhutki's
character,
but
internally
I
could
understand
why
she
is
doing
certain
things.
Externally,
I
am
not
lke
her.
She's
this
extrovert,
spiteful,
aggressive
personality
and
I
am
totally
the
opposite-
very
introvert
and
shy.
What
excited
me
about
this
character
was
that
I
had
to
challenge
myself
to
get
out
of
my
comfort
zone
and
be
very
comfortable
with
each
and
every
body
part.
Thats
what
I
learnt
through
the
process
of
Pataakha
through
workshops.
I
am
glad
that
I
got
an
opportunity
to
play
a
character
like
her
because
I
wanted
to
essay
a
role
like
that.
I
could
relate
to
my
characters
in
Dangal,
Photograph
and
Badhaai
Ho.
But
this
was
completely
different.
Like
you
mentioned
that
your
character
in
Pataakha
is
quite
aggressive
and
spiteful,
were
there
times
when
you
felt
that
you
are
carrying
the
remnants
of her
back
home?
During
the
shooting,
I
completely
cut
off
myself
from
all.
That's
what
I
do
deliberately
but
organically
happens
as
well.
I
live
alone
so
whom
would
I
shout
out
(laughs).
So,
I
didn't.
For
us,
when
we
used
to
be
in
those
costumes
and
attire,
it's
the
time
when
I
used
to
actually
feel
like
Chhutki.
Other
than
that,
I
was
not.
Vishal
Bhardwaj
made
a
very
interesting
statement
when
he
said
that
he
wanted
to
cast
Uma
Thurman
and
Scarlett
Johnson
in
Pataakha.
But
unfortunately,
they
did
not
know
the
Rajasthani
dialect.
Do
you
think
things
would
have
turned
out
to
be
different
if
these
two
actresses
were
cast?
Obviously
(laughs).
I
think
it
was
a
joke.
Or
wait,
was
he
serious?
He
is
too
cool
yaar.
But
you
know
what,
it
would
have
been
lovely.
I
would
have
loved
to
watch
how
they
would
have
played
Chhutki.
They
are
such
brilliant
actors.
They
would
have
been
able
to
play
these
characters
on
screen.
You
and
your
Dangal
co-star
Fatima
Sana
Shaikh
have
been
dropping
some
major
friendship
goals
on
Instagram.
In
the
industry,
there
is
a
certain
perception
that
two
actresses
cannot
get
along
and
we
often
get
to
hear
rumours
of a
catfight
brewing.
What's
your
take
on
that?
I
am
not
saying
these
things
don't
happen.
But
it
has
never
happened
with
me.
I
am
really
good
friends
with
Fatima
Sana
Shaikh
and
even
Radhika
Madan.
I
hate
fighting
and
don't
like
hating
people.
So,
I
am the
kind
of
person
who
gets
along
with
everyone. But
then,
if someone
doesn't
like
me
then
that's
a
different
story.
(laughs)
You
are
a
trained
ballet
dancer
and
you
had
mentioned
in
an
interview
that
you
want
to
take
up
a
film
where
you
have
to
act
and
dance.
Have
you
been
offered
something
like
that?
(pauses)
Yes
and
I
hope
things
work
out.
It's
still
too
early
to
talk
about
it.
Are
you
still
in touch
with
Aamir
Khan
and
Nitesh
Tiwari
considering
you
took
your
first
step
in
Bollywood
under
their
wings?
They
are
my
family
in
Bombay.
Same
holds
true
for
Fatima
as
well.
We
have
this
Whatsapp
group
where
I
keep
posting
things
if
I
feel
I
have
achieved
something.
I
just
bought
a
house
of
my
own.
I
still
have
to
give
them
a
house-warming
party.
I
have
started
my
journey
with
these
people,
so
they
are
very
important
to
me.
What
was
the
biggest
compliment
that
you
received
when
the
first
look
of
Pataakha
came
out?
When
I
showed
the
trailer
to
Aamir
Sir,
I
was
really
nervous.
But
after
watching
it,
he
told
me
that
he
really
like
it
and
he
would
want
to
see
this
film.
That's
when
I
was
very
happy
and
felt
relieved.
That
was
the
biggest
compliment
for
me.
What
kind
of
films
are
you
looking
forward
to
explore
next?
As
an
actor,
I
would
want
to
do
everything
and
explore
every
genre.
But,
I
would
really
love
to
do
a
thriller
now.
I
love
reading
thriller
and
I
think
it
would
be
fun
to
dabble
with
this
genre
as
well.
Which
is
your
favourite
thriller
film?
Gupt
(laughs).
Internationally,
it
would
'The
Girl
On
The
Train'.
There's
a
book
named
'The
Kind
Worth
Killing'
which
I
think
if
adapted
would
make
for
a
nice
film.
Be
it
Dangal,
Pataakha
or
Badhaai
Ho,
you
have
been
very
lucky
to
get
a
wide
range
of
roles.
Have
these
things
fallen
in
place
organically
or
is
it
a
calculative
move?
Whatever
is
happening
is
very
organic.
It's
not
calculative
at
all.
I
feel
really
blessed
and
grateful
for
that.
Everything
happened
when
I
decided
not
to
plan
things
out
or
put
goals
in
my
life.
Pre
Dangal,
I
used
to
have
these
yearly
goals.
But
now,
I
stopped
that
and
that's
actually
working
for
me.
I
always
wanted
to
be
an
actor.
I
feel
extremely
grateful
that
I
was
given
this
opportunity
with
a
brilliant
debut
in
Dangal,
a
chance
to
work
with
Ritesh
Batra
and
Nawazuddin
Siddiqui on
Photograph,
with
Amit
Sharma
in
Badhaai
Ho
and
Vishal
Sir.
I
feel
really
blessed
that
I
am
getting
these
opportunities
and
getting
to
do
such
amazing
characters
as
an
actor.
Last
but
not
the
least,
what's
the
best
and
the
not-so-good
part
of
being
an
actor?
There's
nothing
bad
about
being
an
actor.
I
do
everything.
I
enjoy
everything
and
go
everywhere.
The
best
part
of
being
an
actor
is
being
on
the
sets.
Even
if
I
don't
have
a
scene
or
have
an
off-day,
I
visit
the
sets
because
that's
my
happy
place.
I
find
peace
in
the
chaos
there.