Sunny Leone: Working with Anurag Kashyap in Kennedy was a career-changing experience
Sunny Leone said that Kennedy could be a turning point in her career, which would help change the industry’s perception of her as an actress.
Sunny Leone told her film KennedyDirected by Anurag Kashyap, this could be the project that changes his career and reshapes his image in the film industry. The actress, who plays a complex role in the neo-noir drama, which released on ZEE5 on February 20, expressed hope that the film will help her bag stronger and more performance-driven roles.
In the movie, leon played charlieA character he described as mysterious, fragile but strong, who becomes entangled in the life of former policeman turned contract killer Uday Shetty, played by Rahul Bhatt.
in an interview with PTILeone revealed that Kashyap initially reached out to her husband and manager Daniel Weber, but encouraged the filmmaker to talk to him directly about the role.
“I never in a million years thought he would call me and say, ‘Hey, I have a role, would you come audition?’ I was surprised by this proposal itself. When I hung up the phone I was scared and extremely nervous. “Just the idea of having this opportunity to be a part of something that’s bigger than anything I’ve done before,” the actor said.
She added, “To be able to work with him is really like a dream. It’s still a dream. I was so happy and in disbelief for so long. I used to think until I got on set, I don’t think I would be able to believe that I was a part of it.”
The film, which premiered at the Cannes Sidebar Midnight Screenings, was based on Kennedy, also known as Uday Shetty, who led a double life as a cab driver while secretly carrying out hits for a corrupt police commissioner. Haunted by personal loss and a broken family, he sought solace in a city that wouldn’t let him escape his past.
She said, “I believe this is one of those films where people I met, directors and producers, said, ‘This is the film that will change your image or your career.’
marking His first collaboration with Anurag KashyapLeone also talked about the supportive environment on the set and the strong bond that developed during the shoot.
“Anurag sir and I shared some very special moments together. Like, we would be talking either about our past or different stories and different stories and things about our lives. I felt like I was seen and heard and I felt like I was in a safe place emotionally, which really helped me on screen as well. So, that was something that was very important and very few people will do that for you, where you feel safe and heard and you get to do that. Are able to do what you need to do. And know that you are in good hands,” Lyon said.
Kennedy also stars Mohit Takalkar, Megha Burman, Aamir Dalvi, Abhilash Thapliyal and Karishma Modi in lead roles, promising an intense and entertaining watch for the audiences.