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The response to Dil Bechara is the tribute Sushant deserves: Sanjana

- Rishabh Suri ■

Actor Sanjana Sanghi is happy at the moment, with her debut film as a lead opposite late Sushant Singh Rajput, Dil Bechara becoming one of the most watched films on an OTT platform. While she mourns the loss of her co-star, she says this has taught her a couple of things like “the power of earnest and honest work”.

“Only the team knows the blood and passion we put into this over the last two years. It taught me that true honesty still has place in this world. It taught me the power of love of fans,” she says.

Ecstatic at the response to the film, she continues, “I know how much strength I have derived from crores of people blessing our film, and helping Sushant get the tribute he deserves. This is the only balm amidst all tough things.”

She recalls her experience of shooting with Rajput, and how he would always ensure that she was comfortabl­e throughout the shoot. “For the audience, it’s just a film, but for us as artistes, over two years of our lives went into this. Sushant and I did it together, and from the first reading, they are all such clear memories,” says Sanghi, 23.

During the course of the legal proceeding­s following Rajput’s death, the actor had been called to Mumbai for questionin­g. And her story on Instagram left people wondering if she was planning to quit films. But she clarifies that it was blown out of proportion. “I am too honest and candid a person. But that day I realised there’s a big gap between what I am saying and what is perceived. I have become more careful with my words. I am here to stay and do tonnes of films,” says Sanghi.

 ?? PHOTO: INSTAGRAM /SANJANAS ANGHI96 ?? Sanjana Sanghi
Sushant Singh Rajput
PHOTO: INSTAGRAM /SANJANAS ANGHI96 Sanjana Sanghi Sushant Singh Rajput

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