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The journey from auditions to narrations was not easy for the actor. For a newbie, the makers choose you, and not the other way round
The biggest high for any newcomer actor is to get film offers, rather than auditioning for roles with other aspirants. And this is what exactly happened with actor Mrunal Thakur, whose life after Super 30 and Batla House, has moved from auditions to narrations.
“The quantity and quality (of work) has changed. When Love Sonia released, filmmakers saw me, and then Batla House happened. Nikkhil (Advani) sir saw the film at Melbourne and wanted to cast me. The first thing I noticed and cherished was the fact that I was asked if I had time for a narration, which is usually not the case with beginners or outsiders. They don’t get the benefit of having a script or narration. It’s a yes, if the director thinks that you can be part a project,” reveals Mrunal, who will be next seen next alongside Farhan Akhtar in Toofan. The 27-year old recounts that she had to audition for every film before Batla House. “Till this film, I hadn’t cracked any role without giving an audition. For this film, for the first time, I was told, ‘We are offering you this film’,” she says.
This year has been a wonderful one for Mrunal considering both her films were box office hits. How important is that for her career? She says,“I feel amazing, and blessed to be able to work with the most talented people in the industry. And, I was craving for this appreciation. I always say (it’s about) creating magic on screen, the kind of chhaap you leave. I want people, who watch my films after 30-40 years, to be inspired and say, ‘We want to study her films’.”
Rishabh Suri The quantity and quality (of work) has changed. When Love Sonia released, filmmakers saw me, and then Batla House happened. Nikkhil (Advani) sir saw the film at Melbourne and wanted to cast me.
MRUNAL THAKUR ACTOR