- 6/22/2025
Mumbai: Exclusive interview with Sonakshi Sinha and producer Nicky Bhagnani, where they discussed the upcoming supernatural thriller film ‘Nikita Roy.’ The producer and actor shared insights into the film's production, their experiences working together, and the importance of engaging storytelling. They explore topics such as family dramas, the role of producers, and the challenges of balancing work and social media. The conversation also covers the actor's upcoming projects, including a Telugu film.
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00:00Congratulations because the trailer looks amazing first thing first
00:04The first line is that you don't have faith in your faith
00:08So this question is for both of you that do you believe in ghost and do you also?
00:14I kind of do and I kind of don't like I'm very confused about it
00:19Like you don't believe in ghost
00:24Have you ever experienced anything like ghost or any supernatural experiences?
00:30I've kind of had something but I don't know if it was a dream or it actually happened
00:36So it's quite funny actually it was at home only I was sleeping
00:40And at 4am I just felt like a slight pressure like someone's very gently trying to like wake me up
00:45So I was so scared that I didn't open my eyes to see what's happening with me
00:50But it was just very quick and then I just kind of slept it off
00:56And then I woke up and the next day I came home
00:58And I opened my room and I said whatever it was, whatever it was, please don't come
01:02If you don't talk about anything, I have to come and say something
01:05Don't be scared of me
01:08Same question is from you
01:10Have you ever experienced this film?
01:12You are producing this film so
01:14Obviously this question
01:15Of course you know there are a lot of things exist and we live in a parallel universe but
01:21I've not seen anything but I felt something but respect to everything
01:25Okay
01:26Generally I don't know in Indian cinema or you can say in Hindi cinema
01:32I've seen that whenever there is a story around ghost or supernatural stories
01:37The set up is mostly around the hills
01:41Have you noticed this?
01:42And in this also if I'm not wrong this is based in you know some hills
01:48Hills per se
01:49I think it depends on story to story as well I think a lot of eerie stories come out of like you know hilly areas
02:02There are more trees, there are more forest, there is more mystery over there that layer of fog adds you know certain eerie element
02:11So I think that's why it just supports a lot of these stories but yeah not necessarily
02:17So you are an avid traveller I mean I follow you on social media and I see how much you travel and also keep sharing everything everyday almost
02:24Whenever you have travelled to hills or all these kind of areas where there are a lot of dense forests
02:30Yeah
02:31So have you experienced any eerie thing or
02:33No there I haven't actually I feel a lot of peace and a lot of sukoon in nature anywhere where there is a lot of nature
02:41So I've never felt anything eerie over there
02:44You said sir that this is inspired from a true story
02:47It's a true, no no it's not a true story but it's an original film, it's an original concept
02:52Generated by our director Khush Sina and developed with Pawan Kribrani
02:58Okay, so and was Sonakshi the first choice, the moment you know the story was narrated to you and Mr. Khush Sina came to you
03:09So this is always the face of Nikita Roy, Sonakshi and Nikita Roy are perfect 100% fit in your first day
03:19My brother, Nikita and I, when I started the company, we were happy and we wanted to start somewhere with some great story
03:29There we came across Nikita Roy and that time we came to know Sonakshi had heard it
03:34But you know wanted it to be much better or something, Khush improved it, made it much better out then finally of course then
03:42Yeah, that's what
03:44You use the word great story and the question is for both of you
03:49In today's time, especially last 5 years
03:52When there is so much of debate about stories
03:54It's not a story, it's not a story
03:56Somebody says the stories are huge
03:58What according to you today makes a great story?
04:02Sonakshi, from you answer from you also
04:04I think anything that keeps the audience engaged, interested
04:08In today's time, the attention span is very low
04:11So I feel, if you initially don't grip them in your film
04:16Then their attention will get more attention
04:18And I think that is very important
04:20To have a story that kind of keeps you involved
04:23Whether it is a thriller, whether it's a mystery, whether it's a drama, whether it is an emotional story
04:30That emotion also has to grip you in some way or the other
04:34So that your interest is being made in the film
04:36So I think that is what makes a good story
04:40I totally agree of course
04:41So it has to be engaging
04:43If you don't connect something, then it doesn't mean
04:46Yeah
04:47Do you think we had a chat off camera also
04:51That family content is absolutely lacking from Indian theatres
04:56You know, sometimes they come, sometimes they come
05:00So we have an upcoming film in a company called Battami's Gil
05:03Which is a family drama comedy, which is a sibling story
05:06Battami's Gil
05:07Battami's Gil
05:08Nice name
05:09Yeah
05:10So what's your perspective on the family story, family dramas missing from the Indian theatres and you know
05:17I don't think they are missing at all actually
05:20The frequency is because we as an Indian I think they are 100%
05:23No, families are not going, that's a different story
05:26There are, there's no lack of films that are being made and there's no lack of family films that are being made
05:33I just feel that content wise there's a lot more options
05:39Also the theatre going experience has become very very expensive for you know a regular family
05:46So I think there are a lot of factors that affect why people are not you know going to theatres as much
05:52But they are there, the stories are there, the films are there
05:55And for a film like Nikita Roy, I think it's a very good community viewing experience
06:00Where you go with your friends, with your family
06:04You get the thrills and the chills and the entertainment value that you know you would get from a theatrical
06:10So yeah, I think the films are there, I don't think
06:16If I am not mistaken, you are working, you have worked with Parish sir for the first time
06:20Yes
06:21So how was your entire experience?
06:23Fantastic, I think it was such an honour for me to share screen space with an actor of his calibre
06:28And you know, in terms of the his body of work and how amazing he is, it was an amazing experience for me
06:38You sir, Parish sir?
06:39We were grateful to have Sunakshi ma'am and Parish sir on board
06:43Both being phenomenal actors and make it so effortless
06:48You like Parish sir more in comic roles or in this kind of way
06:52That is so tough, no I think he's such a versatile actor that I can't choose
06:57He is amazing in every role that he plays
07:01Yeah, that is why there was so much of you know, online discussion going about that
07:06Why he is not part of Hera Fairy 3
07:08But if I ask you as an audience that do you, can you imagine Hera Fairy 3 without Parish sir?
07:14As an audience? No, I can't
07:16Absolutely not
07:18And also talking about other like Arjun, Mr. Arjun Rampal and your co-actors
07:24So how was your experience working with them?
07:26Amazing, I think Sohail is very very talented, I had more scenes, way more scenes with him
07:31But yeah, he's immensely talented and I think he's so apt for the role and he's done such a good job
07:38Yeah, playing this character of this UK based Indian content creator
07:44He's done a fantastic job so it was a pleasure working with him of course with Arjun as well
07:49He's playing my brother in the film and yeah, it was lovely
07:56I would like to know about Arjun Rampal like obviously he has done so much of work and how was he as cast as Sanakshi's brother?
08:06So Arjun, I know him since many years and I've grown up around him, he's done our family's film
08:13So the first thing came across my mind was to approach Arjun and we were fortunate he immediately said yes, that's how we got him on board
08:22And since it's a film which is a guest appearance
08:25Okay, it's a guest appearance
08:27Okay, but since it's a film around Ghost and you know there have been a lot of night shoots if I believe
08:33So if you can share some of on-set experiences, some interesting on-set experiences
08:40Honestly like if you're looking for spooky experiences, they really didn't happen on-set
08:45Because when you're shooting such a film, your entire unit is with you so you're in a very safe space actually
08:53But yeah, we did have quite a few night shoots and I don't mind them, I think of myself as a nocturnal creature anyway
09:00So my mind functions better at night, especially when it comes to shoot
09:05Okay, we have spoken to a lot of actors and they say that you know managing work if you're continuously working
09:12And also managing social media at the same time, I know not everything is done by you, you have a team as well
09:18It's quite a tedious job, so you are very very active, so how do you manage that and you also have many other films coming up
09:24Yeah, but I know I don't, I am able to manage it because I don't concentrate on it so much, you know
09:33Jab kuch nikal gaya toh fir dal diya or I share something that I want to share when I want to share it
09:38I'm not under any sort of pressure to share something, you know, all the time
09:42So I think that's, that's what eases the whole process and makes it, you know, more fun thing to do
09:51And tell us about your upcoming projects and also your South debuts
09:54Yes, I just finished shooting for my Telugu film Jata Dara and that should release this year as well
10:01And I have two other films up for release, which I can't really talk to you about right now because I'm waiting for them to make the announcements
10:10But yeah, exciting stuff coming ahead for me as well
10:15And how was your experience, you know, shooting the entire film with your brother because
10:18I know every sibling they find
10:27No, I'm good, I'm good, I'm good
10:29But you know, I like to say on set, both were so professional and punctual, we didn't feel that they are related
10:35They were like two separate professional ones
10:38Yeah, I think set pe aate hi, you remember, you know, what you're there to do
10:42And of course, Kushki was the first film and as an actor, I've worked with a lot of new directors
10:49So, I can always support them as much as I can and, you know, with my experience, with my knowledge of what I've been working for the last 15 years
11:00Be it any new director because they bring a very fresh energy and a very new perspective to films
11:05So, I feel good with them and Kushki was also very clear in his vision with what he wanted to make
11:13So, that was a good part
11:15But set, there was no fight in the set?
11:17It was a fight in the set
11:19I actually thought that we will talk a little bit but it didn't happen
11:23Because on set, you're actually like in that whole work zone and so professional zone
11:27There's so much to do
11:28Yeah, there's so much happening that it didn't mean to read little things in small things
11:35So, you're talking about like obviously everyone knows that you have an excellent bond with your brothers and your siblings have excellent bond
11:43But when you read and which was written so much one year back
11:47Does it affect you?
11:49No, I don't think about it
11:50I don't think about it
11:52Yeah, because you know, we have heard that you know, a lot of celebs say that it does affect us mentally
11:58It does affect them mentally
11:59No, I don't think about it, I don't give it too much thought
12:02And also, sir, I would like to know that on set, you have said that they were you know, complete professionals
12:09But what is your input as a producer?
12:17So, me and my brother Nikki, we are two or two, 11
12:24One looks after the business development which is my brother
12:27And I look after the greater side
12:29So, I have been around with course in the development
12:32And has been the great journey
12:33Yeah, no, they've been very involved as producers and in a good way
12:38There are a lot of people who go very far and I think they were the right balance
12:42Of you know, to give that freedom to a new director especially to make the kind of film that he wants to make
12:48So, yeah, it was a lovely experience even also
12:51So, was when Kush has narrated, was your first meeting with Sonakshi or you were acquainted with Ishadar?
13:00Once we heard the story, then of course later we met
13:03There is a protocol
13:05Okay, and you spoke about your upcoming film which is a family comedy?
13:11Family drama
13:13So, I would like to understand about you know, these kind of different terms that have come
13:19The audience is very confused, okay, it's psychological, supernatural, okay, it's a horror, it's a thriller
13:24Yeah, exactly, we want to confuse it
13:26So, let's go and see what the situation is
13:30So, also, before we finish because the time is almost up
13:34Son of Sardar 2 poster has come and you were part of it and you were amazing in the first part
13:38I want to know that you know, everyone would like to be part of all the, you know, version of all the parts of the franchise but
13:49You are not in the first part of all the parts of the franchise but you are not in the first part of all the parts of the franchise
13:53So, something in your mind is that you are not in the first part of the franchise
13:56When you were not part of it
13:57No, I mean, it's important to understand that the story will be something else
14:01Characters will not be in the first part of the franchise
14:04And that's completely fair and I think as professionals, we have worked in the industry so that we all understand
14:10So, it's a small thing, it's not really a big deal
14:14It doesn't affect you, no, not at all
14:16Yeah, and before we finish, we want to know that you will
14:19You know, before we wrap this up, tell us about your films
14:24So, why audience should go to theatre and watch it
14:26Please watch Nikita Roy for Sonakshi Sinha, Sonakshi Sinha and Sonakshi Sinha
14:32No, what do we mean? Everybody is there
14:34No, no, it's got some great performances and I think it's an edge of your seat thriller
14:41Which will keep you gripped throughout
14:45So, please watch our film Nikita Roy
14:47On what time about a Hindi movie
14:50With great suspense and thrill elements with it
14:53And shot internationally by our director
14:56Yeah, 27th of June, 2025
15:00Okay, I said this is our last question but while talking, you have said that Sonakshi Sinha, Sonakshi Sinha and Sonakshi
15:06In 15 years of your career, I think you have done great work and different kind of characters
15:12But if I ask you that what next for you and what more do you want, you know
15:15I think right now as an actor, I'm just looking at roles that challenge me in different ways and portray me in different ways
15:23I mean, I don't want to do anything like that I've done before
15:27Or what I can do in my sleep
15:29I want roles that actually challenge me and push me to my limits
15:33So, if you see for the last 8-9 years, I've been choosing very different roles from each other
15:38So, I enjoy that and I look forward to doing newer things also
15:45No, I said that what new, is there something in your mind that you want to do new?
15:49Like last week I was in an interview with Kaj also, I asked her what next you want to do
15:53And is there something going in your mind that I am going to get this and I will do it
15:57So, she said that she wants to do comedy, you have done a lot of comedy
16:01No, like I would love to do a period film, I would love to do a biopic
16:03These two things, I have done a lot of period films, I have done a lot of work with Lutera Thishad and I have done a lot of work with Hiramandi
16:11But I have never done a biopic, so I would love to do that
16:16Okay, all the best and I wish that you get a very very strong role in a biopic
16:23So, I would love to do a biopic, I would love to do a biopic
16:26Thank you so much
16:27Thank you