
The film also has a veteran actor like Anil Kapoor with whom you have done quite a few films. How was the experience this time around?
I always say Anil Kapoor is not just an actor; he is an institution in himself. He is someone who truly understands the meaning of getting into the skin of the character. I have done 5 movies with him and in every movie, he has played a very different character. In each of his roles, there is such a distinct change in his body language, dialogue delivery and facial expressions which I think is a tremendous thing for any actor to learn. Working with him is like going to acting school. There is so much to learn each and every day.
And how was it working with the other Khan - Zayed?
To be honest, I don't share any scenes with Zayed in the movie. But I have interacted with him many a times at film functions, parties etc and he is a complete sweetheart. His whole family - Sanjay Khan, Feroz Khan and Fardeen Khan have always been very sweet.
Every leading lady dreams of working in a Subhash Ghai film. Could you share your experiences on working with the Showman of Bollywood?
A lot of people have been asking me, "You have been working mostly with young and new directors, then how did this come about?" For someone like me, coming as an outsider to this industry, working with a director like Subhash Ghai has always been something that I wanted to experience. Subhashji is known to present his heroines in the most beautiful way. He is legendary in his contribution to Indian cinema. Working with him on Yuvvraaj is something which will always be a fond memory for me. In fact, there is a shot in the song 'Tu Muskura' where I am wearing an pink dress and running and dancing. There is something in that shot reminiscent of the kind of old Hollywood classics like Singing In The Rain that I have grown up watching. The lighting, costumes and camerawork in that shot is simply breathtaking. Just for being part of such a beautiful shot, doing Yuvvraaj has been absolutely worth it.
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