Asian Journal

Sara Ali Khan on Simmba: It's a Rohit Shetty, Ranveer Singh film but there is also a larger social message

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Her first performanc­e on celluloid has already sparked a connect with the audience. She stole the show with her confidence and on-screen charm. She's one of the few star-kids whose entry in the industry is not being questioned. Nothing would suggest that she's undeservin­g of this opportunit­y. Armed with a solid lineage, Sara Ali Khan is said to be the superstar on a rise. Well, that only the time can tell, but one can easily call her a lavish entertaine­r. Dressed in a mini polka dot outfit, she walks in doing an adaab and takes over with her funny, witty one-liners, quick repartees and amusing anecdotes while giggling away with abandon. With two diverse big ticket films coming out in a span of three weeks – Abhishek Kapoor’s Kedarnath (released on 7 December) and Rohit Shetty’s action-comedy Simmba (releasing on 27 December) opposite Ranveer Singh, Sara aspires to become a versatile performer. She is excited about, “Ganga Dubki”(dip in the Ganges) and “Aankh Maare” happening in the same month. “It wasn’t planned. I just got lucky. But I don’t want any filmmaker to say that this is out of Sara’s reach. I aspire for versatilit­y and I mean it. I am a hungry actor.” Showered with praise for her performanc­e and arresting screen presence in her debut film, Sara is someone who is aware about the profession’s sudden highs and sudden lows. So, she is not letting all the attention and generous spotlight affect her. “I haven’t proved yet. Lot of people look at it (Kedarnath) as chapter one is over but the only thing that has happened is you have given me a book and I feel I can kind of read. Now, the challenge is not searching for acceptance.

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