Amy Jackson: Evolution of women in action films is empowering
New Delhi– She is all set to pack a punch at the bad guys with her portrayal of a headstrong cop in her next film ‘Crakk’. Amy Jackson said that the evolution of women in action films is inspiring as they are not just “relegated to glamour.
“The evolution of women in action films is empowering. It’s inspiring to see actresses now portraying strong, impactful roles rather than just being relegated to glamour,” Amy told IANS.
The actress, who made her debut in 2010 with the Tamil film ‘Madrasapattinam’ minced no words when she said that women want to be represented as an equal to male actors on screen.
“Women of all ages want to feel represented on screen and to be see an actress embodying a role rather than just popping up as eye candy is crucial to equality in cinema,” she added.
In the upcoming film directed by Aditya Datt, Amy along with her co-stars Vidyut Jammwal, Arjun Rampal and Nora Fatehi will be seen doing deadly stunts.
How much is too much for an actor to invest in a role considering the risk involved?
“Navigating the delicate balance of extreme sports and stunts in a role is paramount. Prioritising safety and clear communication of limits are non-negotiable. However, collaborating with a seasoned professional like Vidyut Jamawal elevates the entire experience.”
“His unparalleled expertise in executing daring action choreography not only instills trust in the director and storyline but also empowers actors to embrace their own stunts.”
Working with Vidyut was a safe experience for Amy.
“Working alongside such a maestro feels not only safe but got me immersed in the thrill, guided by a phenomenal choreographer,” she conclude.
As she prepares for ‘Showtime’, Mouni Roy speaks up about being stereotyped
Mumbai– Actress Mouni Roy, who is gearing up for her upcoming streaming show ‘Showtime’, has spoken up about the challenge she faced in the industry, most notably of being typecast.
The actress said that while it may be a fair industry but it’s not an easy industry to work in by any stretch of imagination as everyday is a new challenge and it demands a lot from its artistes.
Elaborating on the same, Mouni Roy said: “I’ve been typecast, yes, of course. But I’ve also been very, very lucky with directors who had the vision to see me in different roles, in different parts. So yeah, I mean, like Emraan said that it may be a fair industry, but I truly believe it is a very difficult industry. And along with hard work, it comes with a lot of challenges. There is the struggle that you cannot deny.”
She further mentioned: “There is no shortcut to hard work that you can take. And I truly believe work begets work. When you are focused on a project, whether it’s a dancing or an acting part, if you give your 100 per cent, if you somehow get into the skin of the character and justify it, I think sooner or later you’re going to land that next role. And that’s been the only mantra of my life.”
The series also stars Emraan Hashmi, Mahima Makwana, Rajeev Khandelwal, Shriya Saran, Vishal Vashishtha, Neeraj Madhav, Vijay Raaz and Naseeruddin Shah in pivotal roles.
Created by Sumit Roy, ‘Showtime’ is set to stream on March 8 on Disney+ Hotstar.
Picture perfect: Kareena poses with ‘beautiful’ Winnie Harlow
Mumbai– Bollywood diva Kareena Kapoor Khan looked drop-dead-gorgeous in a picture posing Canadian fashion model Winnie Harlow in Dubai.
Kareena took to Instagram, where she shared several images on her Stories section from an event. In the first image, she took a mirror selfie dressed in a deep neck-lined ocean green shimmery dress.
She captioned it: “Woke up like this.”
The diva then shared another image, taken in front of a mirror in the elevator and wrote: “And to bed like this.”
The actress then shared a picture with Harlow, who is also public spokesperson on the skin condition of vitiligo.
“The one with beautiful Winnie Harlow,” Kareena, who was representing India at the event, wrote.
For the unversed, Winnie Harlow gained the spotlight in 2014 with television series America’s Next Top Model. In 2016, she became the first model with vitiligo to walk in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. Harlow has also appeared in the Beyoncé-directed visual album ‘Beyoncé: Lemonade’. (IANS)
