'Sardar ka Grandson' a life-affirming film: Aditi Rao Hydari
(Sourced from PTI)
Actor Aditi Rao Hydari believes a life-affirming film like Sardar Ka Grandson is important in today's time as it's about family and the bond they share. Directed by debutante Kaashvie Nair and scripted by Anuja Chauhan, the film narrates the story of a devoted grandson (Arjun Kapoor) who embarks on a complicated and comic journey to fulfill his ailing grandmother's (Neena Gupta) last wish.
In the film, Hydari plays the younger version of Gupta. The 34-year-old actor said that the film reminded her of the bond she shared with her grandmother. "I was very close to my grandmother. When she passed away a few years ago, it broke my heart. A film like this is special because it is about a grandmother, her dream, her love," Hydari said.
"The film is also about family, how there are stubborn and determined people in the family, making it all happen. These warm, fuzzy films are so life-affirming in every way and are so important," Hydari said. The actor praised Nair for capturing the film with all heart and warmth. The film will be released on Netflix on May 18.
Also featuring John Abraham, Rakul Preet Singh, Soni Razdan, Kanwaljit Singh, among others, it has been produced by T-Series, Emmay Entertainment, and JA Entertainment. Hydari, meanwhile, is elated with the response to her performance in Neeraj Ghaywan-directed segment of Ajeeb Daastaans, titled Geeli Pucchi.
Geeli Pucchi also features Konkona Sen Sharma. In the film, which addresses issues like caste system, patriarchy, sexuality, and privilege, Hydari plays the character of Priya, an upper caste, newly married woman. Hydari said she is happy to have worked with Ghaywan and Sharma. "The response has been overwhelming. The fact is everybody is responding to all the nuances," Hydari said.
