Size Zero handles important issues sensitively: Sonal

Actress Sonal Chauhan says the issue of weight struggles has been addressed in the "most sensitive" and "beautiful manner" in forthcoming comedy ‘Size Zero’, which releases in cinemas on Friday.

Directed by Prakash Kovelamudi and written by Kanika Dhillon, the film features Anushka Shetty in the lead role as an overweight woman.

"The beauty of the film lies in the way it addresses a major issue with so much sensitivity. It presents everything in such a lighter vein that it will instantly connect with the audience," said Sonal.

The film, according to the actress, also successfully breaks many stereotypes, including some preconceived notion about non-resident Indians (NRI).

"Although I play a very fit, good-looking and glamorous NRI who comes to India to work on a project with an NGO, I'm portrayed in a very positive light but not as someone sans the traditional values," she said.

Sonal said that even though Anushka is a highly successful star, she remains grounded. "This quality is what makes her instantly likable. It's extremely tough to be humble when you're so successful, but Anushka is an exception and that's something I learnt from her," she said.