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‘I Definitely Don’t Want To Be A Decoration’ — Sonam Kapoor On Her Movie Roles

‘I Definitely Don’t Want To Be A Decoration’ — Sonam Kapoor On Her Movie Roles

Jahnavi Patel

We all remember movies for the story, performances and music, among other things. And sometimes, irrespective of the screen time, some characters manage to grab our attention because they make a huge impact on the plot. That’s what an actor also looks forward to while portraying a role in the film. Sonam Kapoor is one who’d love to be a part of movies where her character takes the story forward, irrespective of the length of her role.

In a recent interview with rediff.com, she spoke about not wanting to be a decoration in films.

She shared:

I don’t believe in the length of the role. But I definitely don’t want to be a decoration. I can do a Neerja, a Zoya Factor, Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga, Khoobsurat or a Veere Di Wedding but at the same time, I can do a Sanju or a Milka Singh. If I have to do a film with three scenes and two songs, I’d rather do that in a film like Sanju or Bhaag Mikha Bhaag, where I have something to do and my character takes the story forward.

She further added that everyone needs to work with people they enjoy working with. She gives Delhi 6 as an example and said it’s one of her favourite performances.

Sonam also added:

It’s important to work in films that make a difference. I am very proud of PadMan. It is one of my best performances and I never thought I would enjoy working in a film like that. I love working with R Balki. I would work with him in a heartbeat just because of the kind of person he is. He has a lot of respect for women, and a lot of integrity in the way he works.

Sonam’s film, The Zoya Factor which also stars Dulquer Salmaan, released today (20th September).