Shehnaaz Gill on playing a strong girl in 'Ishqnama': She can go to any extent for love
Mumbai, June 16
Actress Shehnaaz Gill will soon be seen as one of the leads in the forthcoming Punjabi movie "Ishqnama".
Speaking during the recently held teaser launch event of the drama, the 'Bigg Boss 13' contestant said that the viewers will get to see her in a new bold and strong avatar in her next.
Shedding further light on her character during an exclusive conversation with IANS, Shehnaaz said that she plays Naseema, a Pakistani girl, who is willing to go to any extent for her love.
Describing "Ishqnama" as a real and emotional story, she told IANS, "My character is a Pakistani girl. There is a boy, Nima, who you would have read about in the book "Border Nama". I am playing the role of Naseema. It is a real story. You will see a very emotional, bold and strong girl who can go to any extent to get her love."
Previously, actor and acting coach Saurabh Sachdeva praised his co-star Shehnaaz, saying that he admires how she managed to balance the different shades of her character in the drama.
He claimed that the movie buffs would be amazed by his scenes with Shehnaaz.
The 'Animal' actor shared, "Working on this film has been a deeply moving experience for me. The scenes I shared with Shehnaaz are particularly powerful, and I believe audiences will be genuinely surprised and touched by them. I admired the way she balanced different shades of her character while creating a space for genuine collaboration between us. What we created together felt very honest and emotionally impactful. Overall, this film has given me some unforgettable memories, and I'm truly grateful to the entire team for making this journey so special," the 'Animal' actor said.
Made under the direction of Arvvindr S. Khaira, "Ishqnama" is expected to arrive at the cinema halls on July 24 this year.
— IANS
Reader Comments
I'm a bit skeptical about another cross-border love story. We've seen so many already - 'Veer-Zaara', 'Rahasya' etc. But if it's based on a real story, maybe it'll be fresh. Shehnaaz has the charm to pull it off though!
'Border Nama'? That book caught my attention. If the film is half as powerful as that book, we're in for a treat. Shehnaaz playing a Pakistani girl fighting for love - that's going to be emotional. Hope they don't mess up the dialect!
Shehnaaz has really grown as an actress since her Punjabi film days. But honestly, I wish Bollywood would stop romanticizing Pakistan so much. Our soldiers are dying at the border and we're making love stories? Just saying. But for entertainment, I might still watch it. 🤔
Great to see Shehnaaz getting meaty roles! The description of her character being "bold, strong, and willing to go to any extent for love" reminds me of strong female characters in Indian cinema. Looking forward to July 24 release.
Saurabh Sachdeva praising her is huge - that man is a powerhouse actor! The fact that he says their scenes are "particularly powerful" gives me goosebumps. Punjabi cinema is really stepping up its game. Watch out, Bollywood! 🔥
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