Sonakshi Sinha is enjoying the best of both worlds

Sonakshi Sinha’s latest film, Ittefaq, has received a positive response for its content and performances even without the extensive pre-release promotions that are usual these days. The actor has been picking roles that showcase her versatility, and says that frequent reinvention is what she aims for. Did you anticipate the response that Ittefaq received? This kind of a film is so rarely attempted that we didn’t know what to expect. All I can say is that as a team, we were very happy when we saw how the film turned out. All of us were content and knew that a good film would always get the right kind of appreciation, and that’s what happened. Are you game for more murder mysteries? What other genres would you like to attempt? Why not? If the role excites me I’d attempt the genre again. Otherwise, an out-and-out romcom is something that I’ve wanted to do. Something on the lines of Jab We Met (2007) or You’ve Got Mail (1998). Your next is a stage reality film. Are you consciously signing films that are different and don’t fall in the socalled commercial entertainment space? I’m deliberately picking roles that challenge me in some way or the other. Now, whether that falls in the category of a commercial potboiler or any other category, I’m okay with doing it. I feel like I’ve struck a good balance between the two and I’m enjoying the best of both worlds. Good roles are what matter to me now. At this stage, what are the challenges you face as an actor? I try not be repetitive; reinvent [myself] with every role I choose; and [try] to make the audience look at me from a different perspective. These are challenges that I try to live up to with every film. Do you mourn the failure of a film

or is it easy to be detached? It’s easy for me to be detached. We all want a film to do well, but some things are beyond your control. Does a hit or a miss affect you?

As much as I let it. I’m a positive person, so I try to learn from every experience. I believe that failure teaches a person a lot more than success does. Everyone must go through [failure] to appreciate success all the more.