‘I don’t watch horror films’
Sonakshi Sinha (right) has mostly worked in action-drama projects such as Akira (2016) and Force 2 (2016), but she is now keen on exploring other genres. When asked which genre or films she is looking forward to act in, Sonakshi says, “Maybe I’d like to take up an out-andout rom-com, which I haven’t attempted before. I’d love to do a chick flick too.”
Horror as a genre is not as popular in India as it is in other countries, and most mainstream actors haven’t experimented with horror flicks. Sonakshi says, “I don’t like watching them because I find them unpleasant. I like to leave the theatre with a happy feeling. Otherwise, I am not someone who gets scared or won’t sleep for days,” she says.
But despite her dislike towards the genre, would Sonakshi ever sign a horror movie? The actor says it depends on the quality of the script. “A lot of horror films have done well. I feel with the advancements in technology, we can do a lot more. I don’t watch horror films, but it would be interesting to be a part of them,” she says.
Film is said to be a director’s medium. However, would Sonakshi ever voice her concerns if she disagrees with the director on a creative level? The actor says she would only do so when it’s regarding her character. “I wouldn’t like to interfere with [the director’s] vision otherwise. Once I sign a film, it is my job to execute what I’m asked to do by the director to the best of my ability. The director is the captain of the ship. Unless I feel really strongly about something, I will not say it. I will only voice it if I feel that [my inputs] will make a difference.”