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Kubbra Sait on 'Deva' Role: "This Film Broke Me and Built Me"

Kubbra Sait has reflected on the one-year anniversary of the cop drama 'Deva', describing it as a profoundly challenging experience. She revealed the long shooting days on real locations led to real exhaustion but also significant personal growth. Her character, Dipti Singh, was a woman trained not to trust her instinct, a contradiction that deeply impacted Sait. The actress extended gratitude to the film's team for the transformative journey.

Key Points: Kubbra Sait Reflects on Transformative 'Deva' Role After 1 Year

  • Marked one year of 'Deva' release
  • Role pushed her to her limits
  • Shooting was physically and mentally exhausting
  • Experience led to profound personal growth
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Kubbra Sait reflects on one year of Deva: 'This film broke me & built me'

Actress Kubbra Sait shares how shooting for Shahid Kapoor's 'Deva' challenged and changed her, marking the film's one-year anniversary.

"This film broke me a little. And it built me a lot. - Kubbra Sait"

Mumbai, Jan 31

It has been 1 year since Shahid Kapoor's cop drama, "Deva", reached the audience, and commemorating the milestone, actress Kubbra Sait decided to reflect on the project that ended up challenging her from all fronts.

Kubbra shared that the Rosshan Andrrews' directorial has shaped her profoundly - both as an actor and as a person.

She used social media to talk about her experience of being a part of the action thriller.

Kubbra wrote on the photo-sharing app, "This film broke me a little. And it built me a lot. It's been a year since "Deva" released Almost a full year of shooting. Real locations. Long days. A lot of waiting. A lot of figuring things out. Real exhaustion. Real growth. (sic)."

"I struggled most days on this project," she admitted.

"But tough situations have a strange way of working on you. They build resilience, create deep bonds, and force you into a stronger relationship with yourself," Kubbra explained.

She further stated that playing Dipti Singh pushed her in ways she did not see coming.

The 'Sacred Games' actress went on to add, "She's a woman trained not to trust her instinct. And yet her instinct is right. Living inside that contradiction stayed with me."

Celebrating the release anniversary of "Deva", Kubbra extended her gratitude to the team behind the project, saying, "Happy one year to a journey I won't forget. My first theatrical release of 2025. Growth isn't always pretty, but it is powerful. Happy Anniversary @roykapurfilms you made me SOLID! Congratulations BIG KISS and I miss y'all."

Backed by Siddharth Roy Kapur under the banner of Roy Kapur Films, "Deva" stars Shahid Kapoor, Pooja Hegde, and Pavail Gulati in significant roles, along with others.

The project has been adapted from Andrrews's own 2013 Malayalam outing "Mumbai Police".

The drama narrates the journey of a violent cop who undergoes a personality change after losing his memory in an accident.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Honestly, I found the film a bit slow and the plot was predictable if you've seen the original Malayalam version. But you have to respect the effort the actors put in. Kubbra's dedication is commendable, even if the final product was just okay for me.
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Arjun K
"Growth isn't always pretty, but it is powerful." What a line! This is the kind of mindset we need more of. Our film industry needs actors who are willing to be broken and rebuilt for their art. Hats off to her. She stole every scene she was in.
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Sarah B
As someone who works in a creative field, this resonates so deeply. The long days, the waiting, the exhaustion... it's all part of the journey to creating something meaningful. Kudos to her for sharing this vulnerable side. It makes me appreciate the film even more.
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Vikram M
She's absolutely right about tough situations building resilience. It's a life lesson, not just for actors. More Bollywood folks should talk about the grind instead of just the premiere parties. Respect from a regular Mumbai guy who loved the film's rawness.
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Kavya N
Her character's conflict about instinct really stayed with me too! So many women are taught to second-guess themselves. Kubbra portrayed that inner turmoil perfectly. Wishing her many more such powerful roles. She deserves all the success. ❤️

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