After making her debut in Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (2008), model-turned-actor Anushka Sharma has continued to make inroads into Bollywood. Post the release of Jab Tak Hai Jaan, she will be seen in films directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, Rajkumar Hirani and Anurag Kashyap. Now, she opens up about films pressure, her equation with Shah Rukh Khan, success and her personal life.
You have just acted in a Yash Chopra film. Do you feel special?
I have always liked Yash Chopra’s films, especially Dil To Pagal Hai (1997) and Veer-Zaara (2004). What I liked the most about them is that there has always been a lot of soul in his movies.
You made your debut with a big star — Shah Rukh. But are you more comfortable with him now?
I obviously was a little confused when I did Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi. So many things were happening so fast. It was confusing for me and I wasn’t really in my element. But Shah Rukh is a selfless actor and a complete team player. These are qualities that are essential in a great actor and probably that’s what makes him so special. He doesn’t think only about himself, but the entire film and his co-star’s performance too.
Are the two of you (SRK and Anushka) good friends now?
Between Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (2008) and now, what has happened is that I have got to know him better thanks to parties, events and shows. I enjoy his company. He is witty and has a great sense of humour.
I enjoy SRK’s company: Anushka Sharma
