Kennedy: Bhat's Unhesitating Leap into Kashyap's Vision

Actor Rahul Bhat shared insights into his reunion with director Anurag Kashyap for the film Kennedy, marking their third collaboration. Bhat described working with Kashyap as rarely comfortable but intentionally so, noting that the filmmaker excels at pushing actors into emotionally vulnerable states. He expressed gratitude for Kashyap, stating they have shared moments of deep emotional connection.

For Kennedy, Bhat's involvement was immediate, with Kashyap apparently certain of his casting from the start. This contrasted with their previous project, Dobara, which involved more extensive discussions about roles. Bhat acknowledged he may not have been the initial first choice for many roles, but emphasized the importance of being the chosen one for the project.

Bhat characterized saying 'yes' to Kennedy as an instinctive decision, one any actor would readily accept. He credits Kashyap with refining his acting skills, viewing him as a director who enhances performances rather than merely extracting them. The genesis of Kennedy might have even occurred during the editing of Dobara, with Kashyap sending Bhat the script for Kennedy with a simple directive: 'let's do this film.'