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Sunny Leone's Disbelief Over 'Kennedy' Role & Her Most Relatable Scene

Sunny Leone expressed disbelief about being cast in Anurag Kashyap's film 'Kennedy' until the moment filming began on set. She revealed a particular hotel room scene, where her character Charlie puts on a brave face, resonated deeply as a relatable human experience. Leone praised the noir film for its thoughtful, layered, and provocative storytelling that prompts reflection. The film, also starring Rahul Bhat, is scheduled to premiere on ZEE5 on February 20, 2026.

Key Points: Sunny Leone on Anurag Kashyap's Kennedy & Emotional Scene

  • Role felt unreal until first shot
  • Relates to character's forced smile
  • Praises film's thoughtful, provocative layers
  • Noir universe makes you listen
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Sunny Leone reveals why she was in disbelief about the Anurag Kashyap directorial 'Kennedy'

Sunny Leone reveals she didn't believe her Kennedy role was real until filming began. She shares the scene that stayed with her. Streaming Feb 20.

"I didn't 1,000% believe I was part of the film until I actually got on set. - Sunny Leone"

Mumbai, Feb 18

Actress Sunny Leone, who is gearing up for the release of her upcoming streaming film 'Kennedy', has shared that she was in disbelief about being part of the film until the day she walked into the set.

The actress shared that despite attending the trials and the workshops for the Anurag Kashyap directorial, she felt that she isn't going to be a part of the film.

The actress said, "My first reaction was disbelief that I had been offered the role. I didn't 1,000% believe I was part of the film until I actually got on set. Even though I did the trials and the workshops, and everything happened, we all know entertainment is very volatile and things can change at the drop of a dime. I was so happy when the first shot was taken and we moved on to the next. That's when I felt, 'Alright, now they won't replace me, I think I did a good job".

When asked about that scene that emotionally stayed with her long after pack-up, she said, "I think the scene that stayed with me is when Charlie is in a hotel room waiting for the officer. She's scared, upset, and doesn't want to be there, but she knows what's going to happen. That transition from her in the bathroom to putting that Charlie smile on her face is something I believe a lot of us can relate to. Sometimes we have to go through situations where we put on a smile just to move on with the day, night, or moment and that's not always easy".

"I love this type of film. There are so many different layers to it. It makes you think and is provocative in a thoughtful way. It really makes you listen to the words and the dialogues in the film - what people are talking about and how that relates to my world. That's what's so amazing about shooting in this noir universe", she added.

Directed by Anurag Kashyap, 'Kennedy' also stars Rahul Bhat. The film is set to stream on ZEE5 from February 20, 2026.

- IANS

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Rahul R
Anurag Kashyap is a master of dark, gritty cinema. If he chose Sunny Leone for this role, she must have really impressed him. Kennedy is on my watchlist for sure. Hope it lives up to the hype! 🎬
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Aman W
The entertainment industry is indeed very volatile. One day you're in, the next day you're out. Her disbelief is understandable. Wishing her all the best for the film's release on ZEE5.
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Sarah B
Interesting to see her in a serious, layered role. She's mostly known for glamour, but this sounds like a proper acting challenge. Hope she gets more such opportunities to showcase her range.
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Karthik V
While I appreciate her candidness, I do feel the article focuses a bit too much on her personal journey and not enough on the film's plot or what it's trying to say. Still, kudos to her for the hard work.
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Nisha Z
"Putting on a Charlie smile" – that line hit home. So many working women in India face this daily, putting on a brave face in difficult professional situations. It's great that a film is exploring this emotional labour.

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