Malavika Mohanan talks about stopping Hindi films after Beyond the Clouds
Malavika Mohanan talks about being selective about her Bollywood projects after Beyond The Clouds, saying that her choices are driven by her creative instincts rather than the size of the industry.
Actress Malavika Mohanan, who left a strong mark in Hindi cinema with Majid Majidi’s film. beyond the cloudsHas revealed why he has not been seen that often in Bollywood since his debut. The actress says her choices are not guided by the hierarchy or scale of the industry, but by creative instincts and the kind of characters that excite her as an artiste.
talking specifically with India TodayThe actor shared the roles that excite her, “As an actor, there are certain characters I would love to play and certain filmmakers I would like to work with. I would love to play a warrior princess or a queen; history and mythology fascinated me in my childhood, and I would love to explore those worlds. More than a specific theme, it’s about stepping into different universes.”
Addressing the question of why he didn’t follow up beyond the clouds With more Hindi films on the way, Malavika revealed that opportunities came her way, but she chose to be selective. “After Beyond the Clouds, I got offers from many Hindi films, but I have been very selective. Even if it is a big Hindi film, if I am associated with an interesting script from another industry, I will do what I feel is right.”
She was clear that her decisions were never about ranking industries. “I don’t consider one industry better than another. I make my choices intuitively, and though I would love to do more Hindi films, it will excite me creatively.”
Looking back, Malavika says she has no regrets about the projects she rejected. “Thankfully, I don’t regret saying no to any film. Most of the films I said no to didn’t do well, so I think I took the right decision.”
She further revealed what kind of filmmakers she wishes to collaborate with. Malavika said, “I would love to work with Rajamouli sir, not just because he makes big films, but because he writes strong female characters. Even BaahubaliWomen had agency, inspiration, and power; They were not limited to merely decorative roles.”
She said her appreciation for women-centric storytelling extends to Hindi cinema as well. “In Hindi cinema, I would love to work with filmmakers like Zoya Akhtar, Gauri Shinde and Kiran Rao. missing ladies It was a very beautifully made film. I want to work with producers who truly understand and respect female characters.
Reflecting on how female roles have evolved over the decades, the actor said, “Strong female characters have always existed in cinema, even in the ’70s and ’80s, but as an industry, we can definitely move forward.”
Malavika was recently seen Raja SaabWith Prabhas. The film, directed by Maruthi, was released on 9 January.