“Ustaad Bhagat Singh is a Family Entertainer… You Will See Vintage Power Star on Screen” – Actress Raashii Khanna
With Ustaad Bhagat Singh gearing up for a grand theatrical release on March 19 during the Ugadi festival, actress Raashii Khanna interacted with the media and shared her experiences working on the film alongside Power Star Pawan Kalyan, director Harish Shankar, and the team.
How is life for you right now? How did you come on board for this project?
Life is extremely busy at the moment. Honestly, the moment I heard that it was Pawan Kalyan Garu’s film, I immediately said yes with great excitement even before listening to the story.
Ever since my first film, I had heard so much about his stardom and the phenomenon called Pawanism. From then on, I always wished to act with him at least once. With Ustaad Bhagat Singh, that dream has finally come true.
What kind of role are you playing in the film?
My character’s name is Shloka. She is a very modern girl. In this film, every character carries importance, and my role also has a strong characterization.
I also have a mass song in the film. Since I love dancing, I really enjoyed shooting for it.
How was your experience working with Pawan Kalyan?
Pawan Garu is an extremely simple person. He is always seen reading books. There is a certain innocence about him that is hard to explain.
On the very first day, he asked me, “Did you always want to become an actress?” I told him that I actually wanted to become an IAS officer.
He speaks very little, but every word he says carries great value. He encouraged me to also think about public service. Pawan Garu always thinks about the people, and I learned a lot about humanity from him.
During the Ustaad Bhagat Singh event, when I looked at his fans from the stage, it felt like they were worshipping him like a god.
What would you say about director Harish Shankar?
Harish Shankar Garu is very smart and understands the pulse of the mass audience extremely well.
A schedule that usually takes around 120 days was completed by him in just about 40 days. He worked tirelessly for the film, even sacrificing sleep.
During the shoot, he would often write punch dialogues right on the set. He has immense patience, and I learned a lot from his dedication to cinema.
Did you feel your screen space might reduce since there are two heroines in the film?
Actually, we don’t have scenes together. Each character has its own space and importance. My role also comes with good variations.
Was it difficult to manage schedules according to Pawan Kalyan’s dates?
Harish Garu had already informed me that Pawan Kalyan Garu’s schedules could be unpredictable. I told him I would adjust accordingly.
There were times when we worked continuously for almost 24 hours without distinguishing between day and night.
How was it working with Mythri Movie Makers?
They are producers who put their heart and soul into their films. They never compromise on the budget and give complete freedom to the director.
The working environment in the Mythri banner is excellent. I would definitely love to collaborate with them again in the future.
What can audiences expect from Ustaad Bhagat Singh?
Just like Gabbar Singh, this film will also be highly entertaining. It is a family film that everyone can watch together in theatres.
Since it is releasing during the Ugadi festival, I believe audiences will enjoy it even more. Most importantly, you will get to see vintage Pawan Kalyan Garu on screen.
Can you tell us about your upcoming projects?
Currently, I am working on a Hindi film with Akshay Kumar and also doing Farzi Season 2.
I am also acting in an Amazon series where I play a Punjabi police officer, and all my dialogues are in Punjabi.
In Tamil, I am doing a film titled Rowdy & Co.. In Telugu as well, I am currently listening to a few scripts.
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