The poster of your debut film ‘Safe’ was recently launched at the 75th Cannes Film Festival. How does it feel?
First of all, thanks for mentioning that this is the poster of my ‘Debut Film’ which has been launched at the 75th Cannes Film Festival. I believe that an actor lives to hear such things in life. In all honesty, this statement sums up the three phases of my life. First and foremost, to me, words like ‘debut’ and ‘introducing’ actually mean much more than what they mean. For the 23-year-old young actor who hails from the small town of Panipat, getting such an opportunity is nothing short of a dream come true. Secondly, the imaginary feeling of its launch at the auspicious 75th Cannes Film Festival makes Sapna the most endearing and memorable one. Third, what I am charming myself with these days is something I have always wanted to experience and I hope the day comes soon when I am able to put words together and describe it. Am not surprised and amazed at how it actually feels. Be a part of whatever is happening right now.
The film has already got the approval and appreciation of veteran AR Rahman.
For almost three decades the world has been thronging to his tune. He is a great artist who has been setting an example for all with his work. ‘Tu koi aur hai, teri na haiden’ has been my support forever whenever life has tested me. Even though I met him for the first time at the poster launch, I felt like he was staying with me since childhood. If I may say so, I became a slightly bigger fan of Rahman Sahab as a person than the artist Rahman Sahab whom I have been listening to all my life. I couldn’t believe I was shown the poster he held in his hands with a smile on his face. For this I will be indebted to him for life. He is definitely one of a kind.
The first look poster has raised the curiosity of the audience. Tell us something about the film and how did you get into it?
I am glad that this surprise was welcomed with open arms by all. Well, ‘Safe’ is a love story, definitely an unimaginable story that talks about love not only between two people but between two spheres of the world that needs to be handled with the same respect and affection as others. I feel sad to say that in today’s time love has become limited to physicality only whereas I believe it starts when we think above the physical dimensions and live in the heart of our loved ones. ‘Safe’ is here to underline the meaning of true selfless love through the eyes of my director Sandeep Singh, with whom I am happy to share my debut.
From being reluctant to meet a director to being a part of ‘Safed’, it has been an interesting journey for me… the journey of being able to not only play but be my character ‘Chandi’.
Tell us something about your character ‘Chandi’…
Often we meet the simplest people in life who are the most complex from within. One such person is Chandy. As the name suggests, the heart of my character is as clear with the flaws introduced by the society. He is a kind person that you want to have in your life and living it was a pleasure in itself for me. I am glad that I could spend the longest time with him within myself, from the script session to the dubbing period. Such characters are very challenging. However, I like to take this responsibility with my head because cinema is not only consumed as entertainment, but how you can change people’s thinking and their lives. So I make sure to hit the ball out of the park when I get an opportunity like this. Still, Chandy has my heart and I have his.
How is Meera Chopra as a co-star? Did you bond well on the sets?
These types of films need time to be ready as final changes are needed to capture the character. So Kaali (Meera’s character) and I were lucky enough to spend enough time with each other before we started shooting, which gave us a chance to mingle with each other to such an extent that we knew each other in terms of characters and life. to be suggestive. Too. She is the kind of kind hearted person whose everything comes from sheer honesty; Be it acting or off set. I think the world is black and white for him as it should be and my favorite thing to do will always be to haunt him.