Adah Sharma recalls father's advice: Do one film in every language in India
New Delhi, July 16
Adah Sharma, who is all set to make her debut in Marathi cinema with Gajra, revealed that when she told her father she wanted to become an actor, he said that she should do "one film in every language in India".
Talking about why she thought it was the right time to make a debut in Marathi cinema, Adah, who stepped into the glitzy world of acting in 2008 with the horror flick 1920, told IANS: "I've always wanted to work across languages. Good stories don't come with subtitles-they come with great characters."
Recalling her father's advice, she said: "When I told my father that I wanted to become an actress, he said, ' You should do one film in every language in India'. Each state has its own culture, each language has its own intricacies."
"So that will be a great challenge for you, to be a different person in each language and each film that you do," said the actress, who has also showcased her prowess in language films such as Tamil, Telugu and Kannada.
Adah is all set to step into the world of Marathi cinema with the upcoming film titled Gajra, which is based on true events. The upcoming film is directed by Shreyas Jadhav will hit the screens next year in 2027.
Asked if 'Gajra' succeeds, would she actively pursue more Marathi films, or would she still see Bollywood as her primary space?
Adah said: "I've always seen myself as a pan Indian actress."
"'The Kerala Story' was a Bollywood Hindi film with 60 percent in Malayalam, 10 percent in English, and 30 percent in broken Hindi. In 'Commando', a Hindi film, I play a Telugu girl. In my debut I played an anglo-Indian Liza."
Adah said that she is open to playing anything "human, non-human also, and the language doesn't matter."
"I would ideally like to take up space in all languages," concluded the actress.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Honestly, this is refreshing to hear from a Bollywood star. Most actors stick to Hindi or just one regional industry, but Adah Sharma is taking the tough route. She did "The Kerala Story" which was a hit, now Marathi cinema. I hope she does a Bengali or Assamese film too—that would truly be pan-Indian!
It's fine to be ambitious, but doing quality films in every language is no joke. Marathi cinema has a strong identity—look at films like 'Sairat' or 'Killa'. I just hope 'Gajra' does justice to that legacy and is not just a publicity stunt. Let's see if she truly respects the craft or just wants the tag.
I love how she says "language doesn't matter for a great character." That's the true spirit of Indian cinema. Our industry is becoming more integrated now. From Rajinikanth to Allu Arjun, stars are crossing language barriers. Adah's journey shows that talent speaks louder than subtitles. 🙌
"The Kerala Story" was controversial for its narrative, but Adah's acting was appreciated in many circles. That film had heavy Malayalam parts, so she's not lying about working in other languages. But I hope she picks stories carefully—pan-Indian appeal should not come at the cost of meaningful cinema. Just my two paise.
Bhai, this is such a practical advice from her father! Each language has its own soul, and doing one film in each is a great challenge. I think more Bollywood actors should try this—imagine SRK
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