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Sanjeeda Shaikh on 'Toxic': 'My Role Was Brief But Deep'
7 Sep
Summary
- Sanjeeda Shaikh was cast in 'Toxic' after director Geetu Mohandas saw her work.
- She initially questioned her role's scope due to the large star cast.
- Shaikh filmed her impactful, brief role in just three days.
Sanjeeda Shaikh discussed her unexpected appearance in Yash's recently released film, 'Toxic: A Fairytale For Grown-Ups'. Director Geetu Mohandas reached out to Shaikh after seeing her work in 'Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar'.
Initially aware of the film's production, Shaikh inquired about the scope for her character, given the prominent cast. Mohandas assured her that her role, while brief, would be significant to the narrative.
Shaikh's scenes depicted an earlier period and did not involve direct interaction with the lead actors, Yash or Nayanthara. She filmed her portions over three days, only interacting with the child actors portraying younger versions of the main characters.
The actor expressed satisfaction with the positive audience reception to her brief yet impactful role. She believes in focusing on her performance journey rather than solely on the final outcome or potential criticism.
'Toxic' has achieved significant box office success, accumulating Rs. 243.59 crore in India by its 12th day of release. The film's worldwide gross stands at Rs. 334.50 crore, with projections to surpass Rs. 250 crore domestically and Rs. 350 crore globally.
