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REJECTED EACH OTHER INITIALLY: ZAID & SONAL

Zaid Khan and Sonal Monteiro are currently bracing themselves for their time Travel' pan-India film Banaras, the trailer launch event saw the actors address media from various industries. The movie is Directed by Jayathirtha of Bell Bottom fame. Banaras is a film on the beauty, rich legacy, and culture of Banaras, which is located in Uttar Pradesh. This is the first South Indian film to be shot entirely in Banaras, and the film will feature all of the main Ghats. In an exclusive conversation with Ashish Tiwari of First India Zaid and Sonal open up on the movie and more. Being a debut, The movie’s trailer has been receiving an overwhelming response on it Zaid Said, “We have worked hard so much for this appreciation, that’s what we expect out of a film”. Speaking on the same Sonal Said, “ I was confused initially with the genre of the film. It’s a mysterious package. When I heard the script I couldn’t understand it in one go. I said yes only for the content of this movie. It’s brilliantly written and the director’s vision can be seen on the big screen when it releases”

Speaking on his debut he shared, “ Being a debutant, we have only one chance to prove our talent, so yes I am very lucky that with this film I received that opportunity to do that. I always like to portray myself and cannot pretend anything.” While Sonal Is a known name in the Industry her character in Banaras is something that people are looking forward to, “It’s a very happy moment for me that people are loving the trailer so much, the character preparation didn’t take much time in the terms of beauty. As the script demanded me to be a homely girl I had no preparations at all. My character is very emotionally engraved.” Talking about their chemistry they said, “ We shared a very genuine bond even on the sets initially there were difficulties as we couldn’t bond earlier. When we started working we created a camaraderie that’s here to last “

Sharing their first expression Zaid Said, “ I had rejected Sonam on the first look but the director was very keen on her to play the character and today I realise I was wrong she’s the perfect fit “ To which Sonal added, “Indeed Initially even I was sceptical of how things would work out but now as our personalities have matched I believe me and said are thick friends “ While Yash and Kiccha Sudeep have already carved their name as pan India stars being in their league Zaid Shared, “I can never compete with anyone. Also, my competition is with myself”. Adding to that Sonal said, “ Indeed we should also have Pan Indian Actress, but yes things are changing. All actresses are very smart in choosing the characters they want to portray.” The trailer begins with remembering Late Puneeth Rajkumar, sharing the moment Zaid said, “ I was very close to Appu Sir, and I dearly miss him. He was my first Friend in the Industry even though our families are very dear to each other. He was my Well-wisher, guide and Inspiration. I even wanted him to launch the poster with him. But unfortunately, it couldn’t happen. And I’ll always regret the fact that I couldn’t show him the film.” Sonal added, “While doing Panchatantra, as a newcomer he boosted my confidence and I believe that one compliment has made me strong that I can do everything.

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