Amrita Rao’s rebellious streak
The actress breaks her onscreen docile image with Prakash Jha’s ‘Satyagraha’
Amrita Rao who plays Amitabh Bachchan’s daughter-in-law in ‘Satyagraha’ is proud of her performance in the film as it challenged her as an actor. After playing docile roles in ‘Ishq Vishk, ‘Vivah’ and ‘Welcome to Sajjanpur’, the actress is gearing up to show her rebellious streak in Prakash Jha’s political thriller.
“I play the character named Sumitra Anand belonging to a small town Ambikapur,” she says and adds, “I have been associated with film makers who have done a lot for our industry by contributing good meaningful films. Working with Shyam Benegal, Rajshri Productions and now with Prakash Jha, I may say I am lucky to have been approached to do these roles. I did not have to struggle to get these roles. Getting work with grace and dignity makes me a content actor.”
Playing a widow in the film, she throws light on the state of widows in our country by sharing, “History reveals that widows have always been subjected to worse treatment. Reforms brought about by Raja Ram Mohan Roy did bring in some relief to the widows system that was prevalent. They were allowed to lead their own life and remarriage was also permitted.” And adds, “I feel there is so much our government can still do for these widows. In foreign countries special facilities are extended to widows and their children so they can live comfortably. I really feel sorry to note the fringe treatment given to army officer’s families too. It is a real sorry state of affairs especially for army personals who lay their lives in protecting the wellbeing of their countrymen to get nothing in return.” She further adds that on a personal basis, she would like to contribute towards these widows’ food, clothing and education facilities that are supported via various NGOs. She further reiterates that unmarried and destitute women need to be helped so that they are not forced to ruin their lives by opting for unwanted professions.
Talking about the state of the middle-class people in India, Amrita shares that she believes that with the government being unable to meet the people’s expectations, our countrymen are facing a great turmoil. “Everything is going wrong in the life of a common man. However, if the ruling government and the opposition share a platform to address the problems of the common man, there can be a better life for them,” shares the 32 years old actress.
The petite actress cannot get over raving over Big B’s persona and says that she was literally in the throes of a hangover whenever she went back home from the shoot. “I really mean it! His resounding voice, his conversation, his sense of humour would always resound in my mind. I have learnt from his simplicity as he just conducts himself like a common-regular person.”
Belonging to the world of glitz and glamour Amrita doesn’t believe in getting blinded by the limelight. “I understand this is just a phase. We need to learn to move with the time. Every human being has to confront emotional as well as mental phases during their life time. Being taught by my elders how we need to make adjustments in our life has really gone down deep with me. Making the best of the present and sticking to my principles, I believe in looking forward,” she shares about the importance of being grounded.
Sharing her equation with
co-actress, Kareena Kapoor, she shares, “I have always been in awe of Raj Kapoor and family. Working with his granddaughter was more precious because she told me how she would go to the RK Studio and remembered a little about her grandpa. She did meet him but was just six when he died and this is what she regrets.” And adds that she does not believe in cat fights and instead shares a good rapport with everyone.
Playing a widow in the film, she throws light on the state of widows in our country by sharing, “History reveals that widows have always been subjected to worse treatment. Reforms brought about by Raja Ram Mohan Roy did bring in some relief to the widows system that was prevalent. They were allowed to lead their own life and remarriage was also permitted.” And adds, “I feel there is so much our government can still do for these widows. In foreign countries special facilities are extended to widows and their children so they can live comfortably. I really feel sorry to note the fringe treatment given to army officer’s families too. It is a real sorry state of affairs especially for army personals who lay their lives in protecting the wellbeing of their countrymen to get nothing in return.” She further adds that on a personal basis, she would like to contribute towards these widows’ food, clothing and education facilities that are supported via various NGOs. She further reiterates that unmarried and destitute women need to be helped so that they are not forced to ruin their lives by opting for unwanted professions.
Talking about the state of the middle-class people in India, Amrita shares that she believes that with the government being unable to meet the people’s expectations, our countrymen are facing a great turmoil. “Everything is going wrong in the life of a common man. However, if the ruling government and the opposition share a platform to address the problems of the common man, there can be a better life for them,” shares the 32 years old actress.
The petite actress cannot get over raving over Big B’s persona and says that she was literally in the throes of a hangover whenever she went back home from the shoot. “I really mean it! His resounding voice, his conversation, his sense of humour would always resound in my mind. I have learnt from his simplicity as he just conducts himself like a common-regular person.”
Belonging to the world of glitz and glamour Amrita doesn’t believe in getting blinded by the limelight. “I understand this is just a phase. We need to learn to move with the time. Every human being has to confront emotional as well as mental phases during their life time. Being taught by my elders how we need to make adjustments in our life has really gone down deep with me. Making the best of the present and sticking to my principles, I believe in looking forward,” she shares about the importance of being grounded.
Sharing her equation with
co-actress, Kareena Kapoor, she shares, “I have always been in awe of Raj Kapoor and family. Working with his granddaughter was more precious because she told me how she would go to the RK Studio and remembered a little about her grandpa. She did meet him but was just six when he died and this is what she regrets.” And adds that she does not believe in cat fights and instead shares a good rapport with everyone.
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