Thursday, December 18, 2025
ADVT 
Bollywood

Sara Ali Khan explains why she enjoys being 'an Indian desi girl'

Darpan News Desk IANS, 15 May, 2023 12:22 PM
  • Sara Ali Khan explains why she enjoys being 'an Indian desi girl'

Mumbai, May 15 (IANS) Sara Ali Khan believes that the relatability of her characters comes from the fact that she strongly relates with the pulse of her country and enjoys being "an Indian desi girl."

Her girl-next-door avatar has always been a fan favourite and once again she will be seen playing a young middle-class woman opposite Vicky Kaushal in the forthcoming Laxman Utekar directorial 'Zara Hatke Zara Bachke'.

When asked if she opts for such roles only to gain an edge over otrher actors, Sara Ali Khan said: "I don't know if it's about gaining an edge, but the truth is that I think I really relate very strongly with the pulse of my country.

"I have grown up thinking of myself as just another Indian desi girl from Juhu, who lives with her mama, and doesn't really have any frills and fancies, and filmy friends, to be honest with you."

Continuing in the same vein, Sara said: "So, one has always grown up being very proud of one's Indian-ness. I think that is a more personal thing; I think it is (Abhishek Kapoor) Gatto sir's vision or (Aanand L. Rai) Anand Sir's guidance, or Laxman Sir's instructions that make me feel like a character you can relate to, I think that is what this really is all about, at least for me."

Abhishek Kapoor helmed Sara in the much-acclaimed 'Kedarnath' and Aanand L. Rai in the Dhanush-Akshay Kumar-starrer 'Atrangi Re'.

A small-town love story about two warring partners, 'Zara Hatke Zara Bachke' is backed by Dinesh Vijan under th Maddock Films banner. The film, slated for a June 2 release, also stars Rakesh Bedi, Sharib Hashmi and Neeraj Sood.

Apart from 'Zara Hatke Zara Bachke', Sara is also busy with 'Ae Watan Mere Watan', 'Murder Mubarak' and Jagan Shakti's as-yet untitled project.

MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

Parineeti Chopra: Playing Saina Nehwal was fulfilling

Parineeti Chopra: Playing Saina Nehwal was fulfilling
Ace badminton player Saina Nehwal says it was surreal to see her own life on screen. She is delighted looking at Amole Gupte's creative vision, Parineeti and child actor Naishaa's portrayal of her character.

Parineeti Chopra: Playing Saina Nehwal was fulfilling

Crime Branch quizzes Shilpa; Kundra to stay in police custody

Crime Branch quizzes Shilpa; Kundra to stay in police custody
Businessman Raj Kundra and his IT head Ryan Thorpe will remain in police custody till July 27, a magistrate ruled here on Friday.

Crime Branch quizzes Shilpa; Kundra to stay in police custody

Fearing backlash, Shetty urges Netizens to spare 'Hungama 2'

Fearing backlash, Shetty urges Netizens to spare 'Hungama 2'
The actress took to Instagram to urge netizens to watch the film, which was released digitally on Friday. She said 'Hungama 2' was the outcome of the "relentless efforts of an entire team" and that the film "shouldn't suffer".

Fearing backlash, Shetty urges Netizens to spare 'Hungama 2'

Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif resume shooting for 'Tiger 3'

Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif resume shooting for 'Tiger 3'
"The new schedule of 'Tiger 3' has started today in Yash Raj Films Studios. It is a closely guarded set and one can expect no picture to leak from here. 

Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif resume shooting for 'Tiger 3'

On Eid, Daler Mehndi launches a rock-sufi single with Pakistani qawwals

On Eid, Daler Mehndi launches a rock-sufi single with Pakistani qawwals
Presented by Mehndi's record label DRecords, the song also brings out the legacy of the qawwals' Sham Chaurasi Gharana. The song is sung in the traditional dhamal style, which is also known as dhamar, from the Hindustani Classical Dhrupad Dhamar traditions of singing.

On Eid, Daler Mehndi launches a rock-sufi single with Pakistani qawwals

Rituparna Sengupta: Gracious of Riteish Deshmukh to do cameo in Bengali film

Rituparna Sengupta: Gracious of Riteish Deshmukh to do cameo in Bengali film
Riteish will be seen in a cameo role as Rituparna's boss who is the main protagonist of the film, a remake of a Spanish thriller "Julia's Eyes".

Rituparna Sengupta: Gracious of Riteish Deshmukh to do cameo in Bengali film