MUMBAI – Bollywood actor Nargis Fakhri, who made her debut in the romantic drama Rockstar opposite to actor Ranbir Kapoor, shared her experience regarding the project directed by Imtiaz Ali.
The 38-year-old actor in an interview with Times of India Fakhri on the sixth anniversary of the movie told, “acting was never on my mind, but when an “amazing writer and director” Imtiaz Ali approached me with the script of Rockstar, I just couldn’t say no to it”.
Nargis says, “When I decided to participate in this project my only thoughts were that of a new adventure to explore a new country and to get to know my dad’s culture and my mom’s Culture. Since Rockstar was shot in Northern India (Nargis’ father is from Pakistan) and in Czech Republic (Nargis’ mother is Czech) I was very excited about that.”
According to Nargis, “Shooting for the film was a tumultuous journey which changed my life in more ways than one. I am forever grateful to Imtiaz for choosing me to be a part of this beautiful project. By his choice, he changed my life and the lives of people around me. He even saved a life, which one day I may share with him.”
“I was not an actress before Rockstar and I never intended to be one. When Rockstar was narrated, I fell in love with the story. It touched my heart and soul. When I heard the film was doing well, my reaction was happiness for the director and everyone who participated in creating this film. I did not anticipate or expect anything. I lived a very nomadic lifestyle and did not expect to even stay in India after this film. I figured I’d be off to my next adventure and new place soon enough.”
“Never regret, If it’s good, that’s wonderful. If it’s bad, its an experience,” she adds.
“I have not spoken to anyone after the release of Rockstar. I didn’t realise that relationships on film sets usually just last during the course of the film shoot,” she says.
Nargis had done several Bollywood films, such as Madras Cafe (2013) and Housefull 3 (2016) and was featured in many item songs .Fakhri is currently working on a Hollywood film, Project 5.
