Rasika Dugal needs no introduction. The actor who
will be playing Safia Manto in the upcoming film by Nandita Das has already
been garnering a lot of attention and praise for her role since the Cannes film
festival. The actress who has worked in both films and theatre for many years
is passionate about cinema and filmmaking and it shows in each film she
chooses.
Currently busy with promoting the film, Rasika and
her co actor, Nawazuddin Siddiqui who plays Manto himself have been talking a
lot about the film and hosting screenings for various press houses and groups
of people. Post each screening, there is a ritual the two extremely talented
actors follow, it is to critique each other’s work. While both actors didn't
want to fall into the trap of over articulating during shoot, they are talking
about all the details now that the film is complete and ready for release.' We
often talk about the scenes that worked, the moments that had caught us
unaware. How a scene had felt while shooting and how that has/or has not come
to life on screen; which of my scenes he liked the most and vice versa. It is
rare to get honest feedback in this business. And from the people whose opinion
you trust. I get to learn a lot and totally enjoy these conversations with
Nawaz.' While audiences have always known, Rasika Dugal is a volcano of talent,
we can now safely say, it is true as Nawazuddin believes in her credibility
too.
