A new Zubaan to understand

Fresh off the success of Angry Indian Goddesses and still basking in the glory of the critically acclaimed Masaan, Sarah Jane Dias and Vicky Kaushal are riding the wave of success. And if the initial buzz is anything to go by, the soon-to-be-released film, Zubaan is set to be a hit with fans too. Directed by debutant, Mozez  Singh, the two play the lead roles in the coming of age musical drama, which is scheduled to hit theatres on March 4.

In the city to promote the film, we caught up with the two actors to find out more. “My character in the film is a Delhi-based girl who is a musician. Since I’m a musician in real life, it was very easy to relate to it. Of course, she has been through grave emotional turmoil which was slightly more challenging to portray as I’ve never really had such horrible problems in real life. But that’s what acting is all about,” begins Dias, who looked immaculate in a deep red tunic paired with black leggings and matching boots. “I’ve been on a lot of movie sets but this was the first time I worked with a director who never lost his cool through it all,” adds the self confessed foodie, who loves her ‘appam, stew and Hatti Kaapi’.   

Kaushal, who sported a more casual look with a striped t-shirt, jacket and khakhis, adds that he is a foodie too. “I’m actually a hardcore Punjabi but I just love South Indian food. I can eat it all day, every day. Today I actually sampled some kheema dosas for the first time. And I’m in love with them. I can’t believe I’ve never tried it before.” But quickly moving on to more serious matters, he contrasts his experience working on Masaan and Zubaan. “With Masaan, when filming started, everything was ready and we just had to deliver our lines. But with Zubaan, we were encouraged to improvise on the spot and explore our creative side,” says Kaushal, who is still new to the world of Bollywood, in comparison to his co-star. Elaborating on the kind of roles he wants to do, the dashing young man confesses that he’s a bit of a greedy actor. “I want to hit all genres and work with all kinds of directors. I don’t care if people call me greedy, but I think this is the best way to be a good actor,” he says.

Talking about her thoughts on Bengaluru, Dias shares that she loves the Bengalureans’ ‘vibe’. “It’s so laidback and relaxed. The people here are fun and not in your face, which is why I keep returning to the city,” she signs off, before heading off to IIM-B to judge a fashion show, along with her co-star.