Here's what Aishwarya had to say when quizzed about Panama papers
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who is eassying the role of Dalbir Kaur in the Sarbjit biopic feels it's a hard hitting story so she chose to do this script. The actress requested everyone to keep a minute silence before starting the event at the trailer launch.
When asked the actress about her challenges of playing this d-glam role, she said, "How can we not tell such stories. So much reportage has been done. It was important to share this narrative. This story should not to be missed. I thank Omung and the entire team to come up with this script to me." "It is one of the fastest film I have ever shot. The subject is so nice. I really thank my DOP for capturing emotions so well. It was disturbing each day to shoot but as an actor i feel honoured to be part of this film. It's some kind of divine calling. A petition has come to me from Dalbir Kaur many years back for the release of Sarbjit that I just said yes to do this film," she added.
This is by far the most different role played by Aishwarya. When asked her about this she said, "As actors we wait for such opportunities. It is so important for me to play Dalbir with such reality. I sat with omung to create the role. Though I didn't see each and every physicality of Dalbir. I feel my make up and costume played a big role in my character."
Randeep Hooda, who is playing the role of Sarabjit has actually left his fans amazed with his drastic transformation. When asked the talented actor, he said, "It was the hardest part to do weight loss. Not much has been come out about the real facts. I am proud to be the part of this film. I read an article long back which said Dalbir Kaur wants me to play the role of Sarabjit. I have lived that struggle of those 23 years. I used to chain myself for long hours in the bathroom and write letters to Omung. This is my one of the most prepared role so far. I thank my make up artist Renuka Pillai for making me what I am looking in the film. I used to have mood swings since I was starving."
Richa Chadha, who is portraying the role of Sarbjit's wife is really moved with the real life story. She said, "I read the script in 2 days. I feel our politicians have no such potential so through such films we are able to show the human side behind the statistics. This thing interested me. You all should read the letters of Sarbjit which he wrote to his wife from the prison. They are so romantic and poetic with all those Rajesh Khanna songs. One line which you all see in the trailer has some context the film."
Towards the end of the launch, when we tried asking Aishwarya on the controversial issue of Panama files, she smiled and said, "The statement has been released before. Please refer to them. Thank you."
