Archive · 14 Sep 2025
Ileana D'Cruz Discusses Unplanned 'Barfi' Bollywood Debut
Ileana D'Cruz shared that she didn't plan on starring in Bollywood films.
She got the role in 'Barfi!'
at a random time while working in the South.
The director, Anurag Basu, chose her after seeing a handycam audition.
She recalls the film being a commercial film, though niche, and admits it took her a bit of time to decide to do it.
The actress reflects on her experience in the film, which co-starred Ranbir Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra Jonas, 13 years after it was released.
Ileana D'Cruz reflects on her Bollywood debut in 'Barfi!'.
She had no prior plans for a Bollywood debut.
The role came at an unexpected time when she was working in the South.
Anurag Basu chose her after a handycam audition.
The film is a romantic-comedy set in Darjeeling and Kolkata in the 1970s.
- Who
- Ileana D'Cruz
- What
- Discussed her Bollywood debut in 'Barfi!'
- When
- 13 years after the film's release
- Where
- While working in the South
- Why
- To discuss the film and her unexpected entry into Bollywood.
- Film Title
- Barfi!
- Release Year
- 2012
- Lead Actress
- Ileana D'Cruz
- Director
- Anurag Basu
- Co-Stars
- Ranbir Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra Jonas
- Setting
- Darjeeling, Kolkata (1970s)
