Madhuri performed her own stunts in 'Mrs. Deshpande'?
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Bollywood actor Madhuri Dixit, 58, is all set to play a serial killer in her upcoming thriller web series, Mrs. Deshpande. In an interview with Hindustan Times, she spoke about her decision to perform her own stunts for the show. Dixit admitted that she wanted her stunts to "look real."
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Dixit emphasized authenticity in action sequences
The actor revealed that they had a stunt double on set, but she refused to take her help. Dixit, who plays a Krav Maga practitioner in the show, insisted, "It should look believable that a woman who is so petite and looks like a normal housewife can do something like that." "It has to look authentic. There's also an element of surprise in that."
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'Mrs. Deshpande' explores changing roles for women in cinema
Dixit also spoke about the changing roles for women in cinema, saying that audiences have become more accepting of darker characters. "Times have changed, and the audience has changed... They began to understand what layers are and how characters work," she said. Directed by Nagesh Kukunoor, Mrs. Deshpande also stars Siddharth Chandekar and Priyanshu Chatterjee in pivotal roles. The show releases on JioHotstar on Friday, December 19.