8 minutes agoAuthor: Ashish Tiwari
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Soundarya Sharma, who was seen in ‘Bigg Boss 16’, is in the headlines these days for ‘Housefull 5’. Before this, she had appeared in an advertisement of Akshay Kumar. During a special conversation with Dainik Bhaskar, the actress shared things related to ‘Housefull 5’ and career. He told that even thinking about becoming an actor is a crime. After coming to Mumbai, relatives used to tell the parents that she might have eloped with her boyfriend. Let us know what else Soundarya Sharma said during the conversation.
‘Housefull 5’ is being discussed a lot right now, tell us something about this film?
It is a great privilege for any newcomer to get such a big opportunity. I am very thankful to Sajid Nadiadwala and his wife Vardha Nadiadwala for this film. Sajid sir and Wardha have taken me to this position. Where I got a chance to work with Akshay sir. I have been a big fan of the Housefull franchise. Danced a lot on the songs of the film. Today I have the privilege of working in the franchise of the same film.
What is new in the story this time?
The story is what we have seen before in 4 franchises so far. This film is quite different from that. This time it is going to be a complete blast. My character in this is such that people will not be able to recognize it. I can say this with confidence because my own team could not recognize me many times during the shooting.
How did you get the opportunity in this film?
I work out with Vardha. He had seen my showreel and ad. One day he called to have tea together. It was raining a little that day. When I went to meet her, she said that we have decided that you will be a part of ‘Housefull 5’. I couldn’t believe what was happening to me. When asked to sign the document, I had forgotten my signature.
How is the atmosphere during the shooting of a film?
The atmosphere is like a picnic. I didn’t feel even for a second that I was on a film set. There is a lot of fun on the set, but as soon as the shot starts. Everyone becomes busy in their work. It has been a very good experience with Akshay sir, Ritesh sir, Abhishek sir. Everyone has a lot of fun on the set.
Akshay Kumar is very famous for pranking during shooting?
Akshay sir is a big prankster. Once he sent me a message from Jacqueline’s phone. Rest, a very good quality of Akshay Sir is that he keeps encouraging to do good work.
What was the most challenging thing in shooting the film?
When my intro scene was being shot, I was very nervous. I had fallen before this scene. I was feeling that I don’t know whether the scene will happen properly or not. Was sweating. My condition was just like it is on the first day of the exam.
What kind of preparations did you do for the character?
I look very different in the film. There is no serious character in it. This film itself is very different. It is not that if it is a comedy film then everyone is doing comedy. The film’s director Tarun Mansukhani explained the entire situation to me. I was following him only.
Do you consider Akshay Kumar as your lucky charm?
I always consider Akshay sir as my lucky charm. Made her debut with ‘Ranchi Diaries’ in 2017. This film was produced by Anupam Kher. Akshay sir came to the trailer launch of the film. I was very happy at that time. I felt that I would get a good start in the industry. Didn’t know that after this film, I wouldn’t get work for four years. Then got a chance in ‘Bigg Boss 16’ in 2022.
How much benefit did you get from Bigg Boss?
One gets huge exposure from Bigg Boss. Those whom no one knew, made their mark through the show. My film ‘Thank God’ was released during the time of ‘Bigg Boss’. In which there was a cameo with Siddharth Malhotra. At the same time, the web series ‘Karma Yudh’ was released on Disney Plus Hotstar and Country Mafia on ZEE5. Because of ‘Bigg Boss’ people noticed my character in it.
How has been the journey so far?
It has been a very difficult journey. Just thinking about becoming a star is a crime in people’s eyes. When she came to Mumbai, relatives used to tell her parents that she must have eloped with her boyfriend. The biggest task was to convince the parents. There is no guarantee when you will get an opportunity in the industry. There is hard work in every field, but opportunities are available according to ability. This is not so in the industry. Here it is very important to have luck along with talent.
What kind of challenges were there after coming to Mumbai?
The biggest problem after coming to Mumbai was whom to trust. I didn’t even know the producers and directors’ offices. Everyone’s office addresses on the internet are wrong. The biggest challenge was to find the casting director. When I started getting work, I was criticized a lot. People used to think that being a dentist, how can I advertise pan masala.
What was the reaction when you first got the ad with Akshay?
Along with Akshay sir, Ajay Devgan sir and Shahrukh sir were also there. In such a situation, if you get a chance to share the screen with him, who would refuse? It was a golden opportunity for me. I am a big fan of all three of them. I wanted to become an actor only to get a chance to become his heroine. Rest, I was playing the character, it is not necessary that I am the same person in real life as I did in the ad and the film.
