Q. In Sherni, You play a forest officer trying to capture a troubled tigress. Had you seen a tiger in the wild before?
No, but when my niece and nephew visited Tadoba (National Park in Maharashtra), they had sent me many pictures and videos of tigers. It is an awe-inspiring majestic creature. There’s mystery and drama around them. Sherni explores the man-animal conflict through the tiger.
Q. What did you gain from the experience of making the film?
Earlier, I never really understood the complexity of the issues around conservation or how it impacts our lives. Coexistence is imperative because the balance has been altered. I used to be scared of insects and snakes. Not any more. I stayed in a tent while making this film and it was a life-changing experience.
Q. Kate Winslet recently spoke of not allowing her photos to be retouched for a poster of Mare of Easttown, her new show. Are beauty standards for actresses changing in India, too?
Yes and I have been trying to do it in my way, but it will take time. I’m not willing to go under the knife. If I have lines, I have them. If my face became constricted, then that would be the end of me as an actor. I have come to accept myself.
Q. Neither Shankuntala Devi nor Sherni were made for OTT but premiered on Amazon Prime. Are you happy with an online release?
The beauty of OTT is that it affords you the freedom of choice; you can watch whatever you want, whenever you want. It’s not a lesser choice; it offers you a wider and newer audience.
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