Shanaya Kapoor reveals studying black panther for 'Tu Yaa Main'
What's the story
Shanaya Kapoor, who will be seen in the upcoming film Tu Yaa Main, has revealed that she studied the black panther to prepare for her role. In an interview with Bollywood Hungama, she said that the first thing she knew about her character was that she is a content creator. The film also stars Adarsh Gourav and will release on February 13. Bejoy Nambiar directs the film.
Character preparation
Kapoor on her character
Kapoor said, "I wanted to find a lot of truth in her and truth in the profession that she does because it is a very important aspect of the film." She added, "I didn't want to play it in this stereotypical way that people do." "There's this perception about content creators, if you create a reel, you're talking in a certain way, or you're in that girly zone." "She isn't that. She is this complete badass."
Acting technique
The acting technique that helped her
Kapoor also discussed an acting technique that helped her form a deeper connection with the character. She shared that during a workshop led by Gourav and Atul Mongia, she was introduced to a new concept. "One of the techniques that Adarsh also introduced me to during Atul sir's workshop was animal study," she revealed.
Animal inspiration
Why she chose a black panther
Kapoor added, "Black Panther is the animal that I chose because of the gaze that she has, the strength she has, how she has this very sensual, charming side to her, and how confident she is in the way she moves." "It really helped me watching videos of this animal. We actually even did a day where we performed as the animal." Kapoor even kept a picture of a black panther's eyes as her phone wallpaper for the entire shoot.