Friday, June 19, 2026
ADVT 
Bollywood

I Never Keep Commerce, Audience In Mind: Kalki Koechlin

Darpan News Desk IANS, 02 Apr, 2015 12:34 PM
    The economics of filmmaking may have assumed a greater importance in the Bollywood of recent times, but actress Kalki Koechlin, who will next be seen in "Margarita With a Straw", says she neither thinks of commerce, nor about audiences while doing a movie.
     
    Asked how she looks at the commercial aspect of her forthcoming movie, Kalki said: "I never keep commerce and audience in mind. I believe in my script, and work hard. I don't think this film is for the Mumbai audience or festival audience.....(if that's the case) then you (an actor) will fail.
     
    "I work from my heart. I love intelligent cinema and it should grip me."
     
    Directed by Shonali Bose, "Margarita With a Straw" is slated for release on April 17.
     
    The movie has done its share of rounds at international film festivals, and Kalki says the team has received an "amazing response".
     
    In the film, Kalki plays a girl with cerebral palsy, and it narrates her struggle with the normal activities in her life.
     
    Kalki calls it a "brilliant story".

    MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

    Dad took 31 years to be a star, give me 15: Soundarya Rajinikanth

    Dad took 31 years to be a star, give me 15: Soundarya Rajinikanth
    Soundarya may have played it safe with her directorial debut "Kochadaiiyaan" by teaming up with her superstar father Rajinikanth, but she is feeling the pressure of high expectations. She said if her dad took over three decades to attain stardom, she should be given at least half the time to prove herself.

    Dad took 31 years to be a star, give me 15: Soundarya Rajinikanth

    Waheeda Rehman 'not okay' with making film on her life

    Waheeda Rehman 'not okay' with making film on her life
    Veteran actress Waheeda Rehman, who recently unveiled Nasreen Munni Kabir's book "Conversations with Waheeda Rehman", says she is "not okay" if a film is made on her life.

    Waheeda Rehman 'not okay' with making film on her life

    People don't realise the power of their vote: Nawazuddin Siddiqui

    People don't realise the power of their vote: Nawazuddin Siddiqui
    When methodical Bollywood actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui interacted with people in four Indian states for his new role of a TV reporter in a news channel, he was shocked to see that many don't realise the power of the vote - and discovered why "development" is just another word in politicians' dictionary.

    People don't realise the power of their vote: Nawazuddin Siddiqui

    Vir Das goes dark for 'Revolver Rani'

    Vir Das goes dark for 'Revolver Rani'
    Vir Das, known for his unique class of comedy on and off the big screen, has stepped out of his comfort zone to play a dark character in "Revolver Rani".

    Vir Das goes dark for 'Revolver Rani'

    Bappi Lahiri files nomination as BJP candidate

    Bappi Lahiri files nomination as BJP candidate
    Famed music composer Bappi Lahiri, contesting the Lok Sabha polls on a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ticket, Monday filed his nominations from the Sreerampur parliamentary constituency in West Bengal.

    Bappi Lahiri files nomination as BJP candidate

    Anil Kapoor comes from Dubai to Chandigarh for Kirron

    Anil Kapoor comes from Dubai to Chandigarh for Kirron
    Actor Anil Kapoor flew down from Dubai to be in Chandigarh to campaign for his close friend Anupam Kher's wife Kirron Kher, who is contesting the Lok Sabha election on a BJP ticket.

    Anil Kapoor comes from Dubai to Chandigarh for Kirron