Shefali Shah says she will never ever play mother to Akshay Kumar again

Shefali Shah has showcased versatility in her acting career, seamlessly transitioning from short films to the big screen. From Darlings, Doctor G, Jalsa and Delhi Crime, she has showcased his exceptional talent. Notably, Shefali Shah was nominated for Best Actress at the 2023 International Emmy Awards for her role in Delhi Crime. Currently, she is gearing up for her upcoming project, Three of Us, in which she stars alongside Jaideep Ahlawat. The trailer of the film has already garnered positive feedback from fans.

However, ahead of the much-anticipated release of the project, Shefali took a moment to openly discuss her role as Akshay Kumar’s mother in the 2005 film Waqt: The Race Against Time. Despite being six years younger than the superstar, she portrayed the role with aplomb..

During an interview with Indian Express Adda Live, the actress shared a laugh when the topic was raised with Jim Sarbh and Vir Das. She then called her co-stars “mean,” and said she had reasons for taking on the role of Akshay Kumar’s on-screen mother. “I promise I will never play Akshay Kumar’s mother in my life,” she said.

When asked about the power dynamics on the film sets, the actress said, “Honestly I’ll tell you, I’ve had the pleasure of working with incredible people and I’m not saying that because it’s politically correct. I mean it. I’ve probably worked with a director or an actor. , who were extremely obnoxious. Besides, I’ve worked with directors who think actors aren’t just actors, they’re collaborators.”

Shefali Shah recently unveiled the trailer of the film on her Instagram. The trailer begins with Shefali’s character, Shailaja, battling a dementia diagnosis. With her husband, they returned to her hometown to relive her youth days. There, he encounters his childhood crush portrayed by Jaideep Ahlawat. Notably, the film is set in the natural Konkan region of Maharashtra and was recognized as one of the 25 films selected for The Indian Panorama 2022 at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) last year.

By Priyanka Bhowmick

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