Sonakshi Sinha has stepped into a new era of her acting career with her latest role in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s new Netflix series Heeramandi. Sonakshi will be seen playing a dark character and the trailer and promos look mesmerizing. Sonakshi’s father, veteran actor Shatrughan Sinha has played quite a few dark roles back in the day in films like, Kaala Patthar and Vishwanath. Fans have been wondering if Sonakshi took inspiration from her father for her new role.
Sonakshi Sinha talks about her role in Heeramandi
In a recent interview with ETimes, Sonakshi shared insights into her career choices. She explained her eagerness to portray more complex and darker characters. “I always wanted to play a villain or dark character, since that is what my father started his Bollywood career with,” Sonakshi stated. This role in Heeramandi fulfills a long-held ambition for the actress, marking a significant departure from her previous roles. Despite appearing in a period setting reminiscent of the era in which her father, Sonakshi clarified that her father’s performances were not a direct influence.
Addressing the fear of being typecast as a villain, Sonakshi dismissed such concerns. “There are so many different types of roles being written, with the boom of OTT,” she said.
With Heeramandi, Sonakshi not only steps into her father’s genre once but also does so under the direction of Bhansali. She considers working with the director a significant mark in her journey. The series, set to release globally on Netflix, further promises to showcase a new facet of Sonakshi’s acting capabilities.
Sonakshi concluded her interview on a reflective note, acknowledging her journey’s ups and downs. “I made my mistakes, I learnt from them, I probably will make more mistakes, but that’s okay, it’s part of life and I’m enjoying what I’m doing,” she stated confidently.
As Heeramandi prepares to make its debut, all eyes will be on Sonakshi. Fans are eager to see how she brings her complex character to life. We hope the series will potentially usher in a new era for the actress in the global spotlight.
