Ridhi Dogra Recalls Being Uncertain To Play Older Than SRK, Says No Phones Were Allowed On Jawan Set

Ridhi Dogra is a popular face in the entertainment industry. The actress is recently basking in success and glory with her last film, Jawan. For the unversed, Ridhi was seen as 'Kaveri Amma',  i.e., Shah Rukh's adoptive mother in the film. There's no denying the fact that Ridhi's role in this film received much love from the audience. Ridhi, who is nearly 20 years younger than SRK in real life, recently shared her feelings about playing an older role in the film than the actor.

Ridhi Dogra reveals that she was uncertain about playing an older character to SRK in Jawan

In a recent IG post, Ridhi penned a long note, wherein she thanked the audience for showering so much love upon her character. In her note, the actress shared that at first, she was a bit uncertain about playing an older character to Shah Rukh Khan in Atlee's movie. Ridhi also mentioned that she finally decided to give it a go. Calling Jawan a test and a golden opportunity for her, Ridhi mentioned how she was juggling between so many projects of hers. An excerpt from Ridhi's note can be read as:

"As an actor, I thought ‘Wow, it’s an Atlee film and I’m playing Old and that too to Shah Rukh! AM I MAD?!’ And I decided to do it. For the Kick of it. To get uncomfortable. To stay Mad. In between schedules for Asur/Badtameez Dil/Pitchers/Lakadbagha - Conducive spaces for me to showcase my characters comfortably… Jawan was a Test and a GOLDEN opportunity."

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Ridhi Dogra heaped praises on her 'favourite co-star for life', Shah Rukh Khan

In the same note, Ridhi mentioned that she was on a roller coaster journey during the shooting of the film. But as a student of cinema, playing a part in SRK's movie was like a dream coming true. The actress also heaped praises on Shah Rukh and shared that it was a privilege for her to watch the superstar on stage and to witness his dedication, patience, and focus. Talking more about the same, Ridhi penned:

"I was speechless or dumbfounded. And the old age prosthetics didn’t help my swag AT ALL. But to see Shah Rukh on set. His dedication. His patience. His focus. His commitment to the larger picture was just such a Privilege."

Ridhi Dogra mentions that no phones were allowed on the sets on Jawan

In the concluding segment of her note, Ridhi Dogra showered love upon the whole team of Jawan and talked about their hard work on the sets. At the end of her note, Ridhi mentioned that no phone was allowed on the set of the film.

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When Ridhi Dogra talked about her experience of working in Jawan and called it a lifetime opportunity

Earlier, in an interview with Film Companion, Ridhi Dogra talked about her experience of working in Jawan. The actress shared that she is thrilled to be a part of the biggest film of the decade. Talking about the director, Ridhi mentioned that although she was a bit nervous, she was also super excited to work under Atlee's vision.

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In the same interview, Ridhi shared what it felt like working alongside the stalwarts, including SRK, Vijay Senapathi, Nayanthara, and more. The diva mentioned that she bagged some memories that she will cherish forever. The actress also stated that playing a part in such a big-budget movie is no less than a lifetime opportunity.

What are your views on Ridhi's latest revelations? Let us know!

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Images Courtesy: Ridhi Dogra

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