Disha is all praise for Puri, Varun

Actress Disha Patani, who is making her debut with ‘Loafer’, credits director Puri Jagannadh and co-star Varun Tej for making her experience of working in the film and the industry memorable.

"I don't know if my debut would've been this memorable had I chosen to work in another film. Thanks to Puri and Varun, I thoroughly enjoyed working in the film and at the same time, learnt a lot. My journey in this industry has begun on a very good note," Disha, who hails from Nainital, said.

Recalling how she bagged the role, she said, "Nearly two years ago, I had auditioned for one of Puri's projects but I didn't get the role as things didn't work out. I never expected to be called again."

However, destiny willed otherwise and she bagged the lead role in the film, which is slated to release in cinemas on Friday. Disha plays a simple Hyderabadi girl in the film.

"It's a wonderful role of a girl who gets to explore life when she meets a guy. Although I play an urban character, I'm connected to the roots and know where I come from", she said, and added that it was absolutely fun working with her director.

"Puri is a fabulous director. Although he works extremely fast, he sure knows how to get what he wants from his actors. Even before we started shooting, he helped me understand the character so well that I could visualize it in my head,” she said.