After Katrina Kaif’s role of a politician in Rajneeti, Priyanka Chopra is set to play Indira Gandhi in US filmmaker Krishna Shah’s next biopic Mother: The Indira Gandhi Story.
It seems that actresses, who were strong on glamour, are now trying to play powerful politicians by going deglam and studying the part. Though movie buffs are excited to s
ee glam dolls doing offbeat roles, many feel that the actresses should focus on being original. Sana Jafri, a media professional and movie buff says, “Although Katrina in Rajneeti had a small role as a politician, it was great to see her in a simple sari. Female politicians become a role model for everyone, so in films, actresses try to change their image by ruling hearts and also try becoming a role model. However, I feel that actresses should maintain their individuality rather than try and imitate a political figure. But, creating their own niche with such roles gives them the right appeal and adds character to their repertoire.”
However, experts from the industry think that playing a politician is easier then any other role. Abhinav Singh Kashyap, director of Dabaang says, “It’s good to have an industry full of versatile actors. But it’s tougher to play a glamorous role than a politician as the former can be redefined and restructured into several other roles like of a don, model or a rich modern city girl. But a politician’s role can be manipulated into one or two kinds which look serious, but are easy to play.”
However, some say that Bollywood actress are using this as a tool to get attention.
Says model Amanpreet Wahi, “Nowadays every other actress wants to try a serious look and don a simple khadi sari in a movie. And a politician’s role seems to be a perfect bet.”