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Sara Ali Khan is returning to the big screen with her film ‘Pati, Patni, Aur Woh Do’ alongside Ayushmann Khurrana, Wamiqa Gabbi, and Rakul Preet Singh. The sequel to the first film ‘Pati, Patni, Aur Woh’ is a romantic-comedy, and the trailer has hooked audiences. Khan shares why she chose the film, as well as her connection to her character Chanchal.
1. What excited you most about joining Pati Patni Aur Woh Do?
I think I’ve been dying to do comedy for a long time. I think it’s the need of the
hour. And I just wanted to be part of a film that can make people laugh and a
film that you can watch with your whole family across all age and a film that’s
got an exciting role. And I feel that I can bring something new to the table with
this film. And all of that happened with Pati, Patni or Woh Do.
2. How would you describe your character’s journey in the film?
I think, you know, when you watch the film, you’ll see that my character has
one clear objective throughout the entire film. What’s interesting is the length
that she’ll go to achieve that objective and the comedy that unfolds because
of her commitment to her objective. So actually, you know, it’s quite situational
because I’m in a situation where I need help, but because of that, I land up
putting everybody else in quite a lot of confusion, chaos and jeopardy and
that’s where the comedy lies.
3. Did you relate to any aspect of your character personally?
I think the similarity that both me and Chanchal have is that there is a certain
level of sass or self respect. But even when we’re asking for help, it doesn’t
come from a groveling state, we don’t lose our agency even if we’re pushed
against the wall. And I think that that strength of character is something that I
think me and Chanchal have in common. Of course, her situation, the
predicament, the length that she’ll go to achieve what she wants, all of that is
not really relatable to me.
4. What was the dynamic like working with the ensemble cast on set?
It was amazing. Honestly, I think each character was so different. There was
never any scope of stepping on each other’s feet. And I think when you’re
working with characters and actors who are senior, whether it’s Vijay Raaz or
Ayesha Raza, whether it’s Tigmanshu sir, there’s just so much to learn. It’s
just amazing to just be on those sets.
5. Was there a particular scene or moment in the film that challenged you
as an actor?
Honestly, I think some of the most challenging moments were in the climax,
because it’s very VFX-heavy. There’s a lot of imagination involved with
animals, insects, and elements that aren’t actually there on set. Personally, I
don’t find acting opposite co-stars as difficult as reacting to something like a
stuffed toy and treating it as a real animal. That can definitely be tricky. So I
think those were the moments that challenged all of us the most.
6. How do you think audiences will connect with the relationships
portrayed in the story?
There are many relationships shown in this film. There’s an estranged bua
that’s not in touch with her niece. There is a married couple. There’s a college
friendship. There’s acquaintanceship, like a camaraderie because they’re
colleagues. There’s female friendships. There’s maternal, paternal relationships. There’s
the police, there’s politics, there’s the media. I mean, there’s every kind of
relationship you can think of. So, yes, I think audiences will connect with at
least, like, three of these relationships.
7. What did you enjoy most about the film’s tone and storytelling style?
I think the film is larger than life. The film’s tone is very, very high comedy.
And I think that it’s just an unapologetic, unabashed, just humorous ride. And
in the middle of all of that, there are very, very real stakes that each and every
character has. So it’s situational comedy, but in a world and a zone that I’ve
never delved into before, so I’m very, very excited for it.
8. What do you hope viewers remember most about your character after
watching the film?
Well, I think if viewers find that despite being in a comic genre, there is still a
realness and there is still a real character that one is portraying who has real
feelings and real objectives, I think that would be a feat for me as an actor.
