Vaani prefers for real-locale shoot says it’s more than mere backdrop
Vaani prefers for
real-locale shoot
says it’s more than mere backdrop
Actress Vaani Kapoor prefers to shoot on real locations as she feels it’s more than a backdrop.
Having shot her last two projects in Uttar Pradesh, Vaani Kapoor says she sees herself as an audience too, and it’s the authenticity of a setting that hooks her
For Vaani Kapoor, shooting in real locations is more than just a backdrop, it’s a way to bring stories to life. The actor, who recently worked on Raid 2 and her OTT debut Mandala Murders, both filmed in Uttar Pradesh, says the experience added depth to her performances and made the projects more believable for audiences.
Vaani points out that such settings are crucial for rooted narratives. “An atmosphere is created around that world. We can’t show such ghats, lanes and landscapes in Mumbai,” she notes. While praising the craft of art directors, she insists that “you can’t connect with the energy, atmosphere and local nuances unless you’re in real locations. Shooting on location plays a character in itself and adds a real flavour to the story — jagah ka flavour, tone and lehja.”
For her, live locations also double as a space for observation: “Besides the landscape, it helps in observing people and integrating those observations into my characters. Subconsciously, it gets into your system and starts reflecting on screen.”
Vaani, who looks upon herself as an audience member first, admits that she is drawn to projects where the setting feels authentic. “When she watches something, the location and backdrop intrigue her— sab asli lagta hai. They always strive for everything to look real, and for that, live locations are very important,” concludes the actor, who will be seen in Badtameez Gill, a film about a dysfunctional family, followed by Sarvagun Sampanna, next.
Abir Gulaal not releasing in India, clarifies PIB
Meanwhile, Vaani Kapoor’s much-talked-about film Abir Gulaal, co-starring Pakistani actor Fawad Khan, saw a worldwide release this Friday but will not hit Indian cinemas. The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has clarified that no clearance has been granted for its release here, dismissing reports of a September 26 opening.
News Edit KV Raman
