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Sanjeeda Shaikh says she was tricked into action in Dhamaal 4
Sanjeeda Shaikh has revealed she was tricked into doing action scenes in Dhamaal 4 while comedy veterans like Ajay Devgn focused on humour. Speaking to Hindustan Times, she said director Indra Kumar…
The Story in Brief
Sanjeeda Shaikh has revealed she was tricked into doing action scenes in Dhamaal 4 while comedy veterans like Ajay Devgn focused on humour. Speaking to Hindustan Times, she said director Indra Kumar cast her after watching her in Heeramandi and asking if she could be funny. She told him her laugh convinced him. On set, she did most of the stunts, becoming a running joke.
Despite bad reviews, Dhamaal 4 earned over Rs 200 crore worldwide. Shaikh admitted she had to raise her game to not look out of place alongside established comic actors. She was known as a 'serious actor' after Heeramandi.
The Indian Opinion
The 'serious actor' tag that follows intense period dramas is a lazy shorthand, but Sanjeeda Shaikh's laugh and action work in Dhamaal 4 show versatility that Bollywood often denies women. The film's box office success despite negative reviews suggests audiences seek pure entertainment, not critical perfection. The real test: will Shaikh now get offered more comedy roles, or will she remain typecast until her next 'serious' project?
Sources (2): hindustantimes.com, timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
