Alankrita Sahai Discusses Her Love for Complex Roles
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Synopsis
Alankrita Sahai expresses her desire for complex roles in her acting career, highlighting her work in the Oscar-nominated film 'Band of Maharajas' and gratitude towards her collaborators.
Key Takeaways
- Alankrita Sahai's passion for complex roles.
- Her film 'Band of Maharajas' is in the Oscar race.
- Collaboration with international cast and crew.
- Gratitude for audience support.
- Recognition of previous works in film festivals.
Mumbai, Jan 23 (NationPress) Model-turned-actress Alankrita Sahai has recently shared her enthusiasm for embracing intricate and demanding roles in her acting journey.
Sahai, who is gaining recognition in Hollywood with her performance in the film "Band of Maharajas," currently positioned for the Oscars 2025, articulated her passion for embodying multifaceted characters that enable her to delve into various aspects of human emotions and experiences.
Alankrita expressed her thrill and insights regarding her involvement in this esteemed project, highlighting the film’s impactful storyline and her experience collaborating with a skilled international ensemble.
Regarding this experience, Sahai mentioned, “These pictures are priceless to me. I see myself in different avatars, as I’m open to playing roles that are challenging and exciting. The role of Simran Girish sir visualised me in that. A lot of people sometimes may struggle to see me a certain way as an artist or character. Hats off to him for believing in me and having that conviction that I can pull it off.”
"Band Of Maharajas," directed by Girish Malik, has been shortlisted for the 'Best Picture Reminder List' for the 97th Academy Awards.
Alankrita Sahai previously expressed her profound gratitude to the academy, the audience, and everyone for their unwavering support towards her film.
In a recent social media update, the actress stated, “This is once again a testimony of the fact that good quality work always shines sooner or later. When we heard the news last year that our film is in the race for Oscars from India, we were immensely happy. And now, the 'reminder list' is one step ahead for the big occasion. My gratitude to everyone for showing love to my work and our film and here's hoping and praying that we can continue to make the country proud.”
She further added, “A heartfelt thank you to all my producers for believing in my storytelling and vision, especially to Puneet, with whom I embarked on this journey as the Producer-Director duo. Our first collaboration, Jal, has not only been a stepping stone to this Oscar journey but has also garnered acclaim at Busan, Indian Panorama, and received a National Award. Following this, Torbaaz on Netflix has been recognized worldwide. The Academy's acknowledgment of Band of Maharaja is a testament to the dedication of everyone involved in this project—from the remarkable cast to the diligent crew.”
