3 days ago
Kanika Dhillon Discusses Gandhari, Taapsee Pannu, and Creative Risks
Kanika Dhillon is a writer, producer, and author who creates unusual female characters.
Her new movie is called Gandhari.
Taapsee Pannu plays a woman named Bani in the action-thriller.
Ishwak Singh is also in the film.
Dhillon says the story came from the fear mothers can feel about keeping their children safe.
She wanted to give Taapsee a role that was emotionally and physically demanding.
Dhillon says their strong friendship helps them trust each other creatively.
She also hopes to direct a film in the near future.
Kanika Dhillon says becoming a producer gave her greater control over telling her stories.
Her action-thriller Gandhari stars Taapsee Pannu and Ishwak Singh and will stream on Netflix shortly.
Gandhari is Dhillon’s sixth collaboration with Pannu and was created to explore the actor’s interest in action roles.
The story grew from Dhillon’s fears as a new mother about protecting her child.
Dhillon says she creates characters that push actors beyond their comfort zones and plans to direct soon.
- Who
- Screenwriter and producer Kanika Dhillon, along with actors Taapsee Pannu and Ishwak Singh.
- What
- Dhillon discusses her creative process, Gandhari, and her plans to direct.
- Where
- Gandhari will stream on Netflix and is set in the Bollywood film context.
- When
- Gandhari is expected to stream shortly; Dhillon says directing will be her next step.
- Why
- Dhillon says Gandhari was inspired by the intense fear a new mother can feel about protecting her child.
Key facts
- Film
- Gandhari
- Genre
- Action-thriller
- 主演
- Taapsee Pannu and Ishwak Singh
- Streaming platform
- Netflix
- Producer banner
- Kathha Pictures
- Dhillon-Pannu collaboration
- Gandhari is their sixth collaboration
- Future plan
- Dhillon plans to direct when she finds a story that compels her
Quotes
Kanika Dhillon
Screenwriter, producer and author discussing her creative work and collaborations
“Are you up to doing this?”
deccanchronicle.com
Sources
Related news
Taapsee Pannu Reunites With Kanika Dhillon for Gandhari
Taapsee Pannu Details Emotional Action Role in Gandhari
Taapsee Pannu Reveals Low Budget Challenge Behind Gandhari
Gandhari Trailer Shows Taapsee Pannu’s Relentless Rescue Mission
Taapsee Pannu’s Gandhari Follows a Mother’s Fight to Rescue
Taapsee Pannu’s Gandhari Set for September Netflix Premiere
Kriti Sanon Deserves More Than Repetitive Glamorous Roles
Netflix Rejects Plagiarism Claims Against Taapsee Pannu’s Gandhari
Gandhari Trailer Shows Taapsee’s Fight Amid Copyright Dispute
Gandhari Faces Copyright Claims Before Netflix Release
