Sonakshi Sinha: Waiting for Debut!
Photo: Sonakshi Sinha My career choice – just go with the flow!
Sonakshi graduated in fashion designing from SNDT College and had chosen fashion as a serious career option. But after she lost a staggering 30 kilos in the past year, she decided to try her hand at modeling, and even walked the ramp for noted fashion designers at the Lakme Fashion Week 2009. "Everything just happened, and I pretty much went with the flow.
Films happened to be an eventuality. After I lost all the weight, I began to model, and that's when I decided that the next step for me would be acting," she explains.
She made big news when she turned down Salman Khan as her co-star for her debut film. The news was such that Khan had expressed his desire to work with Sinha, but she turned him down, stating that newcomers who work with Salman are always overshadowed and sidelined.
To this, she says, “It was just blown out of proportion. I still am in talks with him, and nothing has been decided yet.”
My favourite genre and role
22-year-old Sonakshi's favourite film genre is very different from other actresses her age. She says, "I would love to work in a period film, something that hasn't been done before. I enjoyed watching Aishwarya Rai in Jodhaa Akbar and Vidya Balan in Parineeta and I would love to do something like that."
The role she would die for, she explains, "has been done before, but I would love to reprise the role of Paro in Devdas. The grandeur and aura surrounding the character is simply out of this world."
Sonakshi also knows where to draw the line and would not be comfortable playing a bold role. "I do have certain reservations, in the sense that I wouldn’t be able to wear or enact a certain role that I’m not comfortable with, and also, at the end of the day, I am answerable to my parents."
"Oh, the list would be endless. But yes, I would love to work with Ashutosh Gowariker and Karan Johar some day."
The actor she wants to work with is, "undoubtedly, Hrithik Roshan. He is the ultimate actor and needs no definition. Rani Mukerji, too, is one of my favourite actresses, and working with her would be a great experience," she says.
I’m a star kid, and it’s loaded with expectations!
Being a star kid, Sonakshi does agree that there are the perks, saying, "I wouldn't disagree that it makes things easier, but still, there are a lot more expectations attached. And if you don't live up to them, you are bound to find yourself in a soup. I know I will always be called Shatrughan Sinha's daughter and I am proud of that fact, and will strive to live up to the name and expectations."
Who are her major influences and inspirations? "My parents are my biggest inspiration and influence, and making them proud is my ultimate goal," she says.
Meanwhile, Sonakshi’s brothers, Luv and Kush, are all set to make their Hindi film debut. Kush, who will be seen in Apratim Khare’s next untitled film, is getting all geared up, while Luv has already finished shooting for Raj Kanwar’s Sadiyaan. Their little sister, who is overjoyed with her brother's endeavors, says, "As you know, Luv is already finished with his film and Kush is about to being shooting. I'm very happy for my brothers and wish them only the very best."
Good Luck!
Sonakshi graduated in fashion designing from SNDT College and had chosen fashion as a serious career option. But after she lost a staggering 30 kilos in the past year, she decided to try her hand at modeling, and even walked the ramp for noted fashion designers at the Lakme Fashion Week 2009. "Everything just happened, and I pretty much went with the flow.
Films happened to be an eventuality. After I lost all the weight, I began to model, and that's when I decided that the next step for me would be acting," she explains.
She made big news when she turned down Salman Khan as her co-star for her debut film. The news was such that Khan had expressed his desire to work with Sinha, but she turned him down, stating that newcomers who work with Salman are always overshadowed and sidelined.
To this, she says, “It was just blown out of proportion. I still am in talks with him, and nothing has been decided yet.”
My favourite genre and role
22-year-old Sonakshi's favourite film genre is very different from other actresses her age. She says, "I would love to work in a period film, something that hasn't been done before. I enjoyed watching Aishwarya Rai in Jodhaa Akbar and Vidya Balan in Parineeta and I would love to do something like that."
The role she would die for, she explains, "has been done before, but I would love to reprise the role of Paro in Devdas. The grandeur and aura surrounding the character is simply out of this world."
Sonakshi also knows where to draw the line and would not be comfortable playing a bold role. "I do have certain reservations, in the sense that I wouldn’t be able to wear or enact a certain role that I’m not comfortable with, and also, at the end of the day, I am answerable to my parents."
"Oh, the list would be endless. But yes, I would love to work with Ashutosh Gowariker and Karan Johar some day."
The actor she wants to work with is, "undoubtedly, Hrithik Roshan. He is the ultimate actor and needs no definition. Rani Mukerji, too, is one of my favourite actresses, and working with her would be a great experience," she says.
I’m a star kid, and it’s loaded with expectations!
Being a star kid, Sonakshi does agree that there are the perks, saying, "I wouldn't disagree that it makes things easier, but still, there are a lot more expectations attached. And if you don't live up to them, you are bound to find yourself in a soup. I know I will always be called Shatrughan Sinha's daughter and I am proud of that fact, and will strive to live up to the name and expectations."
Who are her major influences and inspirations? "My parents are my biggest inspiration and influence, and making them proud is my ultimate goal," she says.
Meanwhile, Sonakshi’s brothers, Luv and Kush, are all set to make their Hindi film debut. Kush, who will be seen in Apratim Khare’s next untitled film, is getting all geared up, while Luv has already finished shooting for Raj Kanwar’s Sadiyaan. Their little sister, who is overjoyed with her brother's endeavors, says, "As you know, Luv is already finished with his film and Kush is about to being shooting. I'm very happy for my brothers and wish them only the very best."
Good Luck!