What drew Kritika Kamra to Anusha Rizvi's 'Great Shamsuddin Family'
What's the story
Kritika Kamra will soon be seen in The Great Shamsuddin Family, a family dramedy directed by Anusha Rizvi. The film marks Rizvi's return to direction after 15 years. Kamra recently spoke about her role, the unique perspective the movie offers on women's relationships, and her excitement about working with a female director.
Role details
Kamra's character in 'The Great Shamsuddin Family'
In The Great Shamsuddin Family, Kamra plays Bani Ahmed, a character she believes is somewhat autobiographical to Rizvi. She told Mid-Day, "I could be starting this rumor, but I think it's a little bit autobiographical." "There were times on set when I would look at Anusha and ask her, 'Why do you look dressed like my character?'" Kamra said.
Director's perspective
Kamra's insights into Rizvi's directorial approach
Kamra also shared her insights into Rizvi's directorial approach. "Anusha likes a very realistic, chaotic, not done-up kind of world." "She said the other day, 'I wanted to make a film about women where they are not going on a road trip, or there's no big event being planned. I just want to see their relationships, the dynamic between sisters, cousins, different generations on a regular day,'" Kamra recalled.
Stereotyping acceptance
Kamra's enthusiasm for women-led projects
The Great Shamsuddin Family is Kamra's third women-led project after Kaun Banegi Shikharwati and Hush Hush. She expressed her enthusiasm for such opportunities, saying, "I feel like I have gotten a bit spoiled. [If at] any time there is an opportunity to work with a woman director and more women on set, I'd jump at it." "I want to be a part of it because I've had enough experience to know that it is very different from a really male-dominated, testosterone-high set."
Storytelling depth
Kamra's belief in the depth of women-directed stories
Kamra further added, "I feel there are some stories that need to be told with vulnerability. Certain stories, when written and directed by a woman, have more layers." "I really enjoy being a part of it, and I am okay to be stereotyped with women-led projects," she said. The film also stars Juhi Babbar, Sheeba Chadha, Farida Jalal, and Shreya Dhanwanthary. It premieres on JioHotstar on December 12.