Mumbai, Nov 9 (NationPress) Actress and model Claudia Ciesla has shared her excitement about taking the stage with Akshay Kumar at the prestigious Filmfare Awards.

Describing it as a significant privilege, the Polish-German actress mentioned to IANS, "Performing at Filmfare is a significant privilege, and it also comes with a great deal of responsibility. I’ve committed to daily training, enhancing my strength, stamina, and flexibility. The dance rehearsals are rigorous, so it's vital to sustain high energy levels. I adhere to a balanced diet based on my own Claudia’s Concept nutrition principles, ensuring I stay hydrated, eat light, and get ample rest."

“To prepare mentally, I visualize the performance repeatedly; this practice helps me remain calm and focused. I remind myself to cherish each moment on stage because experiences like this are genuinely rare,” she added.

The actress also expressed that this performance marks a perfect comeback for her in Bollywood. Claudia stated, “It holds immense significance for me. I took a brief hiatus from Bollywood to concentrate on personal and professional development, such as establishing Claudia’s Concept, my wellness and nutrition brand. Returning to perform on such a grand platform, especially with Akshay sir, feels like the ideal comeback.”

“On a personal level, it's deeply emotional as Balma was a pivotal moment in my career—it connected me with Bollywood and audiences in a unique manner. Professionally, this performance is empowering and symbolic, representing a new chapter where I integrate everything I’ve learned over the years. It serves as a reminder that with dedication and self-care, life always leads you back to your true calling,” she added.

Discussing the choreography, Claudia revealed, “We’ve preserved the iconic steps that fans adore while introducing exciting new elements to astonish the audience. There will be unexpected transitions, fresh styling, and much more audience engagement. I believe the audience will feel compelled to stand up and dance; it’s going to be a high-energy, visually captivating performance,” she said.

Claudia Ciesla made her Bollywood debut alongside Akshay Kumar in the film Khiladi 786 and is famously recognized as the Balma girl.

The 70th Hyundai Filmfare Awards 2025 took place at EKA Arena in Ahmedabad on October 11, 2025. The television premiere of the award ceremony is set to air on November 9.