Kriti Sanon reveals why watching Hollywood thriller 'Obsession' changed her mind about safe roles: 'I want to play a mad character, psycho chick'
After earning acclaim for balancing commercial entertainers with content-driven films, National Award-winning actor Kriti Sanon has revealed that she is now eager to challenge herself with unconventional roles. The actress admitted that she wants to move beyond familiar characters and is particularly drawn to psychologically intense parts, saying she would love to play a " psycho chick " on screen.
A psychological drama changed her perspectiveDuring a conversation with Humans of Bombay, Kriti spoke about the kind of roles she hopes to explore in the future. She revealed that watching the psychological drama ' Obsession ' inspired her to rethink her approach towards choosing scripts.
Reflecting on the impact the show had on her, Kriti said, "When I watched 'Obsession', I was like, 'Oh my God, we need to stop going safe. We need to do something out of the box.' It really excited me."
Kriti Sanon want to play a psycho chickThe actress also credited stars like Zendaya for inspiring her with fearless performances and their willingness to take on emotionally demanding characters.
Expressing her desire to portray someone completely different from her real-life personality, Kriti said, "I want to play a mad character. I want to play a psycho chick. I don't want to be safe. As an actor, it's so exciting to live a life that's completely different from your own and explore a person you're not. I'd absolutely love to play someone completely psychotic."
According to Kriti, stepping into the mind of a psychologically complex character is one of the most exciting challenges an actor can take on.
A career built on versatilityOver the years, Kriti has gradually diversified her film choices. While 'Mimi' won her the National Award and widespread appreciation, she continued to experiment with different genres through films like 'Bhediya', 'Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya' and 'Do Patti'. Her performances have ranged from comedy and romance to horror and thrillers, reflecting her willingness to explore varied storytelling.
A psychological drama changed her perspectiveDuring a conversation with Humans of Bombay, Kriti spoke about the kind of roles she hopes to explore in the future. She revealed that watching the psychological drama ' Obsession ' inspired her to rethink her approach towards choosing scripts.
Reflecting on the impact the show had on her, Kriti said, "When I watched 'Obsession', I was like, 'Oh my God, we need to stop going safe. We need to do something out of the box.' It really excited me."
Kriti Sanon want to play a psycho chickThe actress also credited stars like Zendaya for inspiring her with fearless performances and their willingness to take on emotionally demanding characters.
Expressing her desire to portray someone completely different from her real-life personality, Kriti said, "I want to play a mad character. I want to play a psycho chick. I don't want to be safe. As an actor, it's so exciting to live a life that's completely different from your own and explore a person you're not. I'd absolutely love to play someone completely psychotic."
According to Kriti, stepping into the mind of a psychologically complex character is one of the most exciting challenges an actor can take on.
A career built on versatilityOver the years, Kriti has gradually diversified her film choices. While 'Mimi' won her the National Award and widespread appreciation, she continued to experiment with different genres through films like 'Bhediya', 'Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya' and 'Do Patti'. Her performances have ranged from comedy and romance to horror and thrillers, reflecting her willingness to explore varied storytelling.
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