Nargis Fakhri: I don’t care what critics say
Says after the flak she received for her debut, ‘Rockstar’, she learned how to stay unfazed by criticism
Actress Nargis Fakhri, who drew flak for her performance in director Imtiaz Ali’s 2011 romantic drama, Rockstar, says she is not affected by critics anymore.
“Now whatever people say it doesn’t affect me that way, because after Rockstar it was so dramatic. Now I have a better understanding [of films] so now I don’t care. But I am so proud of that film,” she said.
However, Fakhri admitted that the negative reviews for her debut film had a “traumatising” effect on her.
“After Rockstar it was tough because all the reviews came out were so negative that it was very traumatising. I never wanted to be an actress ... I didn’t even ask for this ... It was horrible and so dramatic,” she said.
Rockstar featured actor Ranbir Kapoor in the lead role.
In Fakhri’s next movie, Azhar, out on Thursday, she plays former cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin’s second wife, Sangeeta Bijlani.
When asked how she feels about being compared to Bijlani, the actress said; “It’s not giving me any pressure ... I do the best what I can. Yes, I know there will be comparisons ... I just want people to believe that I am her,” she said.
Directed by Tony D’Souza, Azhar, also stars Emraan Hashmi, Prachi Desai, Lara Dutta and Huma Qureshi.
