I’VE NO REGRETS AT ALL: KRITI

Kriti Sanon, who has completed five years in Bollywood this year, admits some of her decisions were ‘probably not very right’, but she’s grateful for them as one learns the most from mistakes

Five years back, she made her maiden Bollywood appearance with Heropanti (2014). Ever since, Kriti Sanon has gone on to create a niche for herself. As she clocks in half a decade in the industry, the actor says she has “no regrets”, and is only “full of gratitude.”

“I feel there have been decisions which were probably not very right. But there are no regrets as such because I feel all my decisions have taught me something or the other. And I truly believe you learn the most from your mistakes, and so my errors have only taught me,” she says.

The Bareilly Ki Barfi (2017) actor, though, has had her share of learning. “One thing I learned in my journey till date is to never take up a film that you don’t completely believe

in. Also, you shouldn’t say yes to a film just to fill up your [free] time. In such a case, your heart isn’t going to be there [in that film]. When I look at my choices, I know I’ve reacted honestly to the films I’ve taken up till date,” says Kriti, who had three releases – Luka Chuppi, Housefull 4 and Panipat – this year.

Next up for the actor is Mimi, helmed by Laxman Utekar who directed her in Luka Chuppi too. “I remember, when I was

shooting for Mimi in Rajasthan, my excitement level for it was something else. It didn’t feel like work. Vis-àvis Mimi, I realised that when you start narrating the film to anybody and everybody you meet, or the moment someone brings up the film [Mimi], it means you are really passionate about it,” she says with a smile.

Even as Kriti has had a fair share of success in her career, she feels making the right choice is of paramount importance. “I think the most difficult part of being an actor and being in this industry is choosing the right projects. Kyunki result toh baad mein hi pata chalta hai. It’s all about the decision, whether you should do that film or not. And I am a bit indecisive so, sometimes I take long, unless it’s a gut feeling,” she says.

But the Delhi girl aims to continue saying things as they are. “If I don’t want to do a particular film, my first approach is to tell the actual reason and not ‘ghumao’ it. No one likes the mask any longer,” says Kriti, who also happens to be her own critic. “I’m never happy when I watch a film, especially the first time, as I feel like I can do better. And I think that’s a great feeling because the day I get satisfied, I’ll probably start going down,” she adds.