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Kavya Thapar Discloses About a Personal Loss During Double iSmart Shoot
With Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt on board, Double iSmart has generated significant buzz for its pan-India release. Produced by Puri Jagannadh and Charmi Kaur under Puri Connects, and featuring Kavya Thapar, Ram Pothineni, and Sanjay Dutt, the film is scheduled to release on August 15th.
With Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt on board, Double iSmart has generated significant buzz for its pan-India release. Produced by Puri Jagannadh and Charmi Kaur under Puri Connects, and featuring Kavya Thapar, Ram Pothineni, and Sanjay Dutt, the film is scheduled to release on August 15th.
Q: How did you land the role in Double iSmart?
A: I auditioned for the role with Charmi and Puri sir. They were impressed but suggested I shed a few kilograms. Shortly before the audition, I had an accident that required bed rest and caused me to gain some weight. Following Puri sir's feedback, I took two months to lose the extra weight. I have always wanted to work with Puri sir, so I'm thrilled to be part of this project now.
Q: Describe your character in the film.
A: I play a bold and resilient character called Jannat. She embodies a mix of traits such as innocence, intelligence, and smartness, and she even practises martial arts. I had to learn some MMA for the action sequences. I generally prefer action roles over calm and soft characters, so I had a lot of fun with this role.
Q: Ram Pothineni is an energetic dancer. Were you able to keep up with him?
A: Ram is a fantastic dancer, yes, but I didn't find it difficult to keep up with him, as I'm also energetic and athletic. However, on the day of shooting a high-energy song, I experienced morning sickness. Despite this, I came to the set, but Charmi noticed and sent me to the hospital. After returning rejuvenated, I completed the song. Ram is passionate and being a senior actor he taught me so much and was very supportive.
Q: Do you have any scenes with Sanjay Dutt?
A: Yes, I do. Working with Sanjay Dutt was an incredible experience. As a Mumbai native, I've admired him for years, so sharing screen space with him feels like a dream come true.
Q: Have you learned anything from Puri Jagannadh?
A: Absolutely. Puri sir shares a lot of philosophical insights through podcasts and other channels. He taught me about patience and clarity. His vision for the film and his demeanour on set are truly inspiring. I find his philosophies both educational and amazing.
Q: Did you find any differences working with a female producer compared to a male producer? How is working with Charmi Kaur?
A: Charmi madam is a power-woman and took great care of me. Her calm and composed demeanour, despite the stresses of being a producer, was inspiring.
Q: What are the challenges you faced while doing this role?
A: I had to learn MMA for some action sequences. I enjoyed doing them but had to do hard physical work. On the second day of shooting my beloved dog died. It was a personal loss, I was suffering but I was a professional and did my job. I enjoyed shooting but personally I was going through the pain.
Q: iSmart Shankar was a blockbuster. Will Double iSmart maintain the success?
A: Double iSmart is set to be a double blockbuster. It’s different from iSmart Shankar and offers a different experience. I thoroughly enjoyed working on this film and am eagerly anticipating its release on August 15.
Q: What can you say about the music by Mani Sharma? What’s your favourite song from the film?
A: My favourite songs are ‘Mar Muntha Chod Chinta’ and ‘Steppa Mar’. They’ve been stuck in my head, and I also enjoyed ‘Kya Lafda’. Working with Mani Sharma has been an honour; he is a fantastic composer.
Q: The film is releasing pan-India in multiple languages. It’s your first Hindi theatrical release. How do you feel about this?
A: I’m extremely excited. My family, friends, and I have been eagerly waiting for this moment. We are all looking forward to the release.
Q: What types of roles are you interested in pursuing?
A: I am interested in action roles and to be part of adventure films. I am drawn to action-packed stories and look forward to such projects.
Q: Can you tell us about your upcoming projects?
A: I have a few exciting projects in the pipeline. Currently, I’m working on Vishwam with Gopichand.
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