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Shah Rukh gave Kubbra Sait her ‘biggest moment’

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Actor Kubbra Sait, a big fan of Shah Rukh Khan, was absolutely thrilled when, on a certain occasion, the superstar called her name on the stage. She says, “I still celebrate the day when I first met Shah Rukh Khan. One can’t just have a crush on him; he is a person whom you love. I remember when he walked on the stage and called my name, ‘Kubra’ — that was the biggest moment of my life, and till now I cherish that moment.”

The 25-year-old actor has had small roles in films such as Sultan (2016), Ready (2011), and City of Life (2009), but it’s her role of a transgende­r woman named Kukoo in the web series Sacred Games that has made her a name in the entertainm­ent industry.

Talking about life after the success of the series, Kubbra says, “Sacred Games is a huge milestone in my career — I’ve never [before] received such fame, attention and success in my life. Now, the media are interviewi­ng me, and photograph­ers are capturing me. I’m enjoying this limelight. I’m grateful to God and the makers of the show for giving me the opportunit­y to play such a vital role.”

The actor is overwhelme­d by the response that her character has got from viewers. She says, “Like people, I’m also obsessed with Kukoo. I have a life-size poster of Kukoo in my room.”

While many actors have freely talked about their struggle in the world of cinema, Kubbra has a different take. “I don’t believe in struggle,” she says. “Struggle is a state of mind. People choose to struggle when they don’t want to relax. Sometimes [life] is not on your side — so relax, calm down. No matter how hard the waves are, you will float on the ocean.”

The actor adds, “I’m a very positive person... One should treat herself/himself as a goddamn brand. Do something you’re good at.”

I still celebrate the day when I first met Shah Rukh Khan. One can’t just have a crush on him; he is a person whom you love. KUBBRA SAIT ACTOR

 ?? PHOTO: YOGEN SHAH ?? Kubbra Sait will be seen next in the film Gully Boy
PHOTO: YOGEN SHAH Kubbra Sait will be seen next in the film Gully Boy

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