Filmmaker Kabir Khan’s Bajrangi Bhaijaan is considered an iconic film. It is also believed to be one of Salman Khan’s finest performances. But along with him, the star of the film was also Harshaali Malhotra, who won countless hearts with her adorable act as Munni. As Bajrangi Bhaijaan completed 10 years today, Harshaali spoke exclusively with Bollywood Hungama on her experience of playing an important character at such a young age, bonding with Salman and the highly emotional climax.
10 years of Bajrangi Bhaijaan EXCLUSIVE: Harshaali Malhotra aka Munni says, “When I watch the film today, I feel like, ‘Wow, was that really me?’”; also recalls an acting lesson taught by Salman Khan
You are an important part of Bajrangi Bhaijaan. The film moves around your character. How does that make you feel to be involved in such a classic?
I was blessed to have been given the opportunity to play that kind of role a very early age. It felt like a dream come true to see myself on silver screen so soon. It’s always overwhelming when people still re-watch the movie and they come to me to say that they loved the movie, my acting and say that I was so cute. It’s so overwhelming that they still love me.
How did the makers or the casting directors audition you for the role? Do you remember the casting process?
There were a few rounds of auditions at Mukesh Chhabra sir’s office and in the end there were only five girls left, who used to perform different activities. Kabir sir used to watch secretly to judge us. There they used to give few activities to us to act and always I used to be the first one to perform that immediately with my style and understanding. On the last day, I was told that I am being finalised and they did my look test. We all went to meet Salman sir at Galaxy Apartment.
Did you interact or spend time with Salman Khan before the shoot or during rehearsals?
We never used to do rehearsal before shoot. But, of course, when we used to get time in between shots, we used to play table tennis or go for ATV (All Terrain Vehicle) rides.
The most obvious question. How was your experience with Salman Khan, not just while shooting but also when you were not shooting?
It was a very nice experience working with him. He guided me through many things. Like once he told me when I was unwell, “If an actor is not well, it should not come on his face while shooting.”
How was it being directed by Kabir Khan? How did he handle you?
The bond between us was very strong and we used to understand each other very well. Because of this, it was very easy for me to understand each and every scene and perform. He used to explain the scene in detail. I used to ask a few questions as well.
You played a mute character in the film. You didn’t have any dialogues. How challenging was it to convey your feelings through expressions and gestures at such a young age?
It was quite difficult and challenging. But with the help of Kabir sir’s guidance as well as my hard work and dedication, I was able to do all the scenes perfectly. I am glad that I fulfilled his expectations.
How did you find other co-actors like Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Kareena Kapoor Khan?
They were all very sweet and caring towards me but I didn’t get too much time to spend with them as majorly my scenes were with Salman sir only.
The film’s climax was very emotional and overwhelming. How was the experience of shooting it? Do you remember what was conveyed to you by the director?
When Kabir sir explained the scene to me, I got the slightest idea that it was going to be an emotional scene. But I didn’t know it was going to be that emotional, till the extent that people are going to leave crying out of the theatre. People still to this date come and tell me that they cried a lot during the climax. Even I did.
What do you feel when you see Bajrangi Bhaijaan today after 10 years on TV or OTT?
When I watch BB now, I feel like, wow was that really me? How did I manage to pull that off? But yes, it was me and I can do it all over again. Because I have that much confidence in myself and believe that I will work hard to achieve my goals. Because I love doing this, I love acting, it’s my passion. I will work hard and pour my soul into all the projects. The current one I’m working on (Akhanda 2) and as well as in the future ones.
And I hope that I will be loved the same way for my next project and in future the way I was loved in BB.
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