I signed 'Jackpot' because of Sachiin: Sunny Leone

After sizzling on the screen in 'Jism 2', Sunny Leone is back in action with Kaizad Gustad’s 'Jackpot'. Her other film, 'Ragini MMS 2', is getting delayed for release, so it looks like 'Jackpot' will be the first one to hit the theatres. While 'Jism 2' showcased the oomph factor that Sunny is known for, 'Jackpot' on the other hand, focuses on her more as an actor.

After 'Jism 2' and 'Shootout At Wadala', do you feel that the Indian audience has accepted you as an actor?

I feel that the Hindi film industry has welcomed me with open arms. After two releases, and 'Jackpot' being around the corner, I feel my career in Bollywood is slowly and steadily taking off.

'Ragini MMS 2' and Jackpot are very unusual films for someone as glamorous as you. On what basis do you choose a film?

Both the films have interesting stories. I can’t be a part of a project that doesn’t excite me. Honestly, I signed 'Jackpot' because of my producer and co-star Sachiin Joshi. We hang out in the same circles and I am the brand ambassador of his energy drink. Also Kaizad’s narration was excellent. I got a chance to work with Naseer saab. It’s great to work with people you are comfortable with and you look up to.

Naseeruddin Shah is known as one of the finest actors of his generation. Were you intimidated by him?

More than intimidated, I was totally in awe of him. Not only is he a good actor, he is also an amazing person. He made me feel so much at ease. I feel blessed to have worked with someone like him.

Now that you are a part of Hindi films, working on dancing skills and diction must be a task?

That’s a given. There was a point when I was shooting for some intense sequence for Jackpot in the day while in the evening I was required to shoot a dance sequence for 'Ragini MMS 2'. That’s when I realised it’s going to be a quite a task! I’ve been trying to get into the groove. I promise I’ll get there soon.

The USP of a Sunny Leone film is invariably the oomph factor. Does that take the focus away from you as an actor?

If it works for the film and helps it garner good business, I don’t think I’d have an issue with it.