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Tilottoma Shome: Sunny Deol Shy, Akshaye Khanna Quiet
16 Jul
Summary
- Tilottoma Shome played a prosecutor challenging Sunny Deol's character.
- She found Sunny Deol to be warm despite his shyness.
- Shome initially thought her role offer in Ikka was a prank.

Tilottoma Shome, recently featured in the Netflix film Ikka, has shared her experiences working alongside Bollywood stars Sunny Deol and Akshaye Khanna. Shome portrayed public prosecutor Madhura Banerjee, facing off against Sunny Deol's character in courtroom scenes.
She described Sunny Deol as an "extremely shy guy" who is very warm, encouraging others to approach him. Shome also noted her admiration for Akshaye Khanna's reserved nature, preferring to focus on his work quietly.
Initially, Shome expressed surprise at being offered a role in Ikka, thinking it was a prank. However, confirmation from the film's writer alleviated her doubts.
Shome also addressed the labels of 'massy' or 'intellectual' often applied to actors. She stated her preference for choosing roles based on personal interest and comfort, rather than adhering to a specific cinematic category, citing her work in projects like Paatal Lok and Kota Factory: Season 3.