Archive · 23 Sep 2026
Stuntwoman Praises Priyanka Chopra and Shah Rukh Khan’s Judgment
Sanober Pardiwalla is a stuntwoman who helps actors perform dangerous movie scenes safely.
She said Priyanka Chopra is brave but also knows when a professional should do a stunt.
She said Shah Rukh Khan is careful and understands what he can and cannot do.
She especially remembered trusting him during an underwater scene in Dunki.
Sanober has worked with Shah Rukh Khan for many years.
She also helped prepare Kareena Kapoor Khan for driving and action scenes in Daayra.
Sanober warned that actors can get hurt if they try difficult stunts after only a short training session.
Her main message is that experienced stunt professionals are important for safety.
Sanober Pardiwalla described Priyanka Chopra as bold, practical, and aware of her limits during action work.
Pardiwalla said Shah Rukh Khan understands risks, has strong spatial awareness, and knows when to rely on professionals.
She recalled Khan’s trust during an underwater sequence in Dunki and praised his professionalism and humility.
Pardiwalla has performed stunt work for Kareena Kapoor Khan in Daayra, Tashan, 3 Idiots, and Laal Singh Chaddha.
She warned that brief training cannot replace years of stunt experience and may lead actors to injure themselves.
- Who
- Veteran stuntwoman Sanober Pardiwalla, along with actors Priyanka Chopra, Shah Rukh Khan, and Kareena Kapoor Khan.
- What
- Pardiwalla discussed actors’ stunt preparation, safety limits, and her work with several Bollywood stars.
- When
- The comments were reported while Pardiwalla was promoting her work on Daayra; she has worked in the industry for more than two decades.
- Where
- The discussion concerned Bollywood film productions, including Daayra and Dunki.
- Why
- Pardiwalla said professional stunt experience is needed because rushed training cannot replace years of knowledge and skill.
Professional Stunt Work
Actors Performing Their Own Stunts
Safety and experience
Professional Stunt Work
Pardiwalla said professional stunt performers bring years of experience, knowledge, and skills that actors cannot replace with brief training.
Actors Performing Their Own Stunts
Actors may be able to perform some actions without extensive training, but Pardiwalla warned they can hurt themselves when attempting difficult stunts without sufficient preparation.
- Stuntwoman
- Sanober Pardiwalla
- Current collaboration
- Kareena Kapoor Khan in Daayra
- Shah Rukh Khan films mentioned
- Veer Zaara, Dunki, and Gunday
- Kareena Kapoor Khan films mentioned
- Daayra, Tashan, 3 Idiots, and Laal Singh Chaddha
- Career length
- More than two decades
- Productions
- More than 200 Bollywood productions
- Safety warning
- Pardiwalla said 20 minutes of hurried training cannot replace years of stunt experience