Indie musician-actor Sanjeeta Bhattacharya’s happiness knows no bounds as she stars alongside Shah Rukh Khan in his upcoming film ‘Jawan’.
Sanjeeta Bhattacharya has always carved her niche in the OTT space with her high-voltage performances in web series like ‘Feels Like Ishq’, and ‘The Broken News’. But nothing matched her excitement when she learnt she is making her big Bollywood debut alongside none other than Shah Rukh Khan in Atlee’s ‘Jawan’.
Considering ‘Jawan’ as the big turning point of her career, Sanjeeta Bhattacharya says she is absolutely over the moon about her big theatrical release in September 2023. She speaks to Prateek Sur about the film, about making her big film debut opposite none other than Shah Rukh Khan, her experience working with King Khan, and lots more.
How did you get the offer to be a part of this huge film opposite Shah Rukh Khan?
I was in Kolkata for my concert when I received a call for ‘Jawan’. A week later, in Mumbai, I auditioned nonchalantly without knowing much about the project. Soon I was told that I’d gotten through and the protagonist was Shah Rukh Khan. I couldn't believe what I was hearing! It was a truly surreal moment.
Tell me sometime about your character in ‘Jawan’.
I can’t reveal much about my character but she plays a primary role in Shah Rukh Khan’s core team.
How's the experience working opposite Shah Rukh Khan?
It’s dreamlike. He is everything I was told he’d be. Startlingly intelligent, witty, humble, relatable and generous with his art. Our conversations felt like speaking to a wise friend. I never thought I’d be sitting in a massive film set, dancing, singing and having coffee with Shah Rukh Khan. Unbelievable! He made sure everyone on set was at ease. When he found out I am a musician, he brought in a guitar and mic on set the next day to have me sing for the cast. It was so thoughtful.