Pritha Bakshi’s compelling and authentic portrayal of Kajri in India’s No 1 Ott platform, Mx Player’s ‘Virodh’ has garnered high praise from critics and audiences alike. However, little do people know that the secret to her praise-worthy performance lies in her roots in Haryana. As a native of the region, Pritha was already familiar with the dialect spoken in that region.
Pritha’s Haryanavi roots gave her an innate understanding of the local language and culture, which she artfully incorporated into her portrayal of Kajri in Virodh. As a young sportswoman whose life is shattered by illegal sand mining in western Uttar Pradesh, Kajri’s character demanded a nuanced and authentic performance. With her deep understanding of the region, Pritha seamlessly embodied the character, breathing life into the complex emotions and experiences with remarkable ease.
Pritha shared, “My parents are from Yamunanagar in Haryana, my native city. I...
Pritha’s Haryanavi roots gave her an innate understanding of the local language and culture, which she artfully incorporated into her portrayal of Kajri in Virodh. As a young sportswoman whose life is shattered by illegal sand mining in western Uttar Pradesh, Kajri’s character demanded a nuanced and authentic performance. With her deep understanding of the region, Pritha seamlessly embodied the character, breathing life into the complex emotions and experiences with remarkable ease.
Pritha shared, “My parents are from Yamunanagar in Haryana, my native city. I...
- 4/13/2023
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, April 6 (Ians) Actress Pritha Bakshi spoke about her fitness regime and physical training that she went through for her role in the web series ‘Virodh’. She regularly played various sports like tennis, badminton, and did running, and yoga to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
With her fitness routine and lifestyle, she prepared herself physically and mentally for adding authenticity to her portrayal of Kajri who is a young sportswoman facing numerous challenges in the series.
Sharing how her fitness journey helped her in performing action sequences in ‘Virodh’, Pritha said: “Fitness is a significant part of my life, and it brings me a lot of happiness. Even though shooting as a sport might not be as physically demanding as some other sports, it requires patience and mental balance, much like high-intensity workouts.”
She added that maintaining physical fitness helped her a lot in shooting: “This connection between shooting and fitness...
With her fitness routine and lifestyle, she prepared herself physically and mentally for adding authenticity to her portrayal of Kajri who is a young sportswoman facing numerous challenges in the series.
Sharing how her fitness journey helped her in performing action sequences in ‘Virodh’, Pritha said: “Fitness is a significant part of my life, and it brings me a lot of happiness. Even though shooting as a sport might not be as physically demanding as some other sports, it requires patience and mental balance, much like high-intensity workouts.”
She added that maintaining physical fitness helped her a lot in shooting: “This connection between shooting and fitness...
- 4/6/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Starring Bhumi Pednekar and Taapsee Pannu, Saand Ki Aankh is based on the real-life Shooter Dadis (in translation: Shooter Grannies) – Chandro Tomar and Prakashi Tomar
Chandro Tomar and Prakashi Tomar lived their lives in the Johri village in the interiors of Uttar Pradesh, where they did all the work, had babies and never stepped outside of their small world. Year after year it was the same until one day a doctor decided he wanted to change the wind and started a training center for the sport of sharpshooting. The boys of the village were to go train but they did not take it seriously. However, one of the girls wanted to try her aim. So, at the age of 60, Chandro and Prakashi Tomar took her to the range but then they picked up a gun and hit the bullseye! Thus started the journey of the Shooter Dadis. What unfolded was nothing short of miraculous.
Chandro Tomar and Prakashi Tomar lived their lives in the Johri village in the interiors of Uttar Pradesh, where they did all the work, had babies and never stepped outside of their small world. Year after year it was the same until one day a doctor decided he wanted to change the wind and started a training center for the sport of sharpshooting. The boys of the village were to go train but they did not take it seriously. However, one of the girls wanted to try her aim. So, at the age of 60, Chandro and Prakashi Tomar took her to the range but then they picked up a gun and hit the bullseye! Thus started the journey of the Shooter Dadis. What unfolded was nothing short of miraculous.
- 10/22/2019
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Saand Ki Aankh movie review is here. Starring Bhumi Pednekar and Taapsee Pannu in lead, the biographical directed by Tushar Hiranandani is based on the lives of sharpshooters Chandro and Prakashi Tomar (popularly known as Shooter Dadi and Revolver Dadi). The Diwali attraction will hit the screens on October 25. 2019. Does Saand Ki Aankh hits the ?bulls eye??!. Let?s find out in the movie review of Saand Ki Aankh.
Immediate reaction when the end credits roll
Heard stories from Dadi?s since childhood?!. This story of real life shooter dadi and revolver dadi starring Bhumi Pednekar and Taapsee Pannu will be the story you will say till you become a dadi or a dada and so on. Saand Ki Aankh is an eye full of emotion and inspiration that will refuses to age.
The Story of Saand Ki Aankh
The incredible real life motivational saga and a rewarding statement on...
Immediate reaction when the end credits roll
Heard stories from Dadi?s since childhood?!. This story of real life shooter dadi and revolver dadi starring Bhumi Pednekar and Taapsee Pannu will be the story you will say till you become a dadi or a dada and so on. Saand Ki Aankh is an eye full of emotion and inspiration that will refuses to age.
The Story of Saand Ki Aankh
The incredible real life motivational saga and a rewarding statement on...
- 10/21/2019
- GlamSham
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