Shernaz Patel… If someone follows theatre,
she needs no introduction. She is one of the most popular faces of Indian
English Theatre. For everyone else, she played the role of Rani’s mother in
Black. We got an opportunity to talk to her exclusively about her upcoming
Indie movie Love, Wrinkle-free.
Q:
Hi Shernaz, many congrats for your movie Love, Wrinkle-free. After seeing you
in Black, Family, I Am and Rockstar... Love, Wrinkle-free will be a treat where
we will see more of you. Tell us about your role in the movie?
SP: I play Annie Monteiro, a God-fearing Goan, married to Savio, an underwear
salesman, with an adopted daughter, Ruth. I run a small shack, called Annie’s.
While coming to terms with getting older, I suddenly get pregnant. Things go
awry when Savio wants to start an edible underwear business, and my one dream,
to sing in the church choir, gets more and more distant as the church wants
younger singers.
Q:
My Mom was pleasantly surprised to see you in Black. If I am not wrong, you
returned to Silver Screen after some 18-19 years. I am counting Mahesh Bhatt's
Janam as your first. What was your reaction when you got the offer to work in
Black?
SP: I auditioned for Black, never dreaming I’d get the role, so it was
really hugely exciting to get cast and then work with such a talented team. It
was a huge personal achievement and an experience that’s one of the highlights
of my life.
Q:
And what was your reaction when Love, Wrinkle-free was offered?
SP: I was thrilled! Annie is such a joyous character to play. And I
don’t get cast often in this genre, which made it even more thrilling. Not just the role, but its so fulfilling to
work in independent cinema and to work with young and passionate directors like
Sandeep.
Q:
As an actress, which is the most challenging role you played? And why?
SP: My most challenging roles have all been in the theatre and among
those, Love Letters is my favourite. It’s a play where I go from the age of 8
to the age of 60 with no make up changes, no costume changes. I have been
performing this part for 20 years and I learn something new every show.
Q:
As an actress, what do you look for in a script? What is that element which
brings sparkle in your eyes?
SP: The role. I always yearn for roles where I can sink my teeth into
the character, where I can push my boundaries and get challenged…its not the
size of the part, but what I can bring to it that matters. Beyond that it’s the
full package…the script, the director, the co-actors…its all important finally.
Q:
Anything you would like to say to our readers and your fans...
SP: Please go and watch Love Wrinkle Free. It’s a small film with a big
heart. It’s a fun evening out. And you will see me in a totally different
avatar…we need you to support independent cinema so please go and watch it!
Its always a pleasure to talk to someone
like her. TRM wishes Shernaz best of everything for her forthcoming ventures.
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