Pragya Jaiswal expressed her delight at her debut in Hindi cinema with the upcoming film ‘Khel Khel Mein’, where she stars alongside Akshay Kumar. This venture holds special significance for Jaiswal, as her first audition was for Kumar’s 2014 film ‘Gabbar Is Back,’ directed by Krish Jagarlamudi. Although she did not secure a role in that film, her audition led to her debut in the Southern film industry with Jagarlamudi’s ‘Kanche’ alongside Varun Tej in 2015.
Describing her journey, the 36-year-old actor shared with PTI, “It’s a beautiful coincidence. I auditioned for a film which was to be with Akshay sir. But I ended up debuting in the south because of that. And after doing so many films in the south, I’m finally doing my first hindi film with him. I’m just grateful for the opportunity and journey,”
Following her role in ‘Kanche,’ Jaiswal appeared in several Telugu films including ‘Om Namo Venkatesaya,’ ‘Gunturodu,’ ‘Nakshatram,’ ‘Akhanda,’ and ‘Son of India.’
In ‘Khel Khel Mein, she is part of an ensemble cast that includes Taapsee Pannu, Vaani Kapoor, Fardeen Khan, Ammy Virk and Aditya Seal. The comedy-drama is penned and directed by Mudassar Aziz, known for his work on ‘Happy Bhag Jayegi’ and ‘Pati Patni Aur Woh.’
Jaiswal emphasized the importance of selecting the right projects, stating, “For me, it is always about doing the right project. When this one came my way, I felt like it’s a lovely role and I’d love to be a part of this film. Things happen when they are supposed to happen. You just have to be patient and work hard. It’s an individual journey. I think this film happened at a time when I’m ready for it.”
Despite initially feeling intimidated by Kumar’s presence, Jaiswal soon overcame her nervousness on set. She recounted, “You don’t have scope to be nervous because you’re in your character and you have to justify every word, line and moment of being in front of the camera. So I went to sir and introduced myself. I made the effort to go and chat with everyone because I wanted to get comfortable with them, it was important for all of us to have that camaraderie that reflects on screen.”
Looking ahead, Jaiswal is ambitious about her career prospects, aiming to collaborate with top directors and superstars. “I want to get the best roles and scripts. That’s the driving force of every actor. We are all hungry. We want to do the best of work… I think you just have to grab the opportunity, make the most of it, and hope that it will lead to your dreams one day. I’m hoping that all these opportunities will land me something greater.”
‘Khel Khel Mein,’ produced by a team including Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Vipul D Shah, Ashwin Varde, Rajesh Bahl, Shashikant Sinha, and Ajay Rai, is set for a theatrical release on September 6.
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