Actress Bhumika Chawla, who reunites with her Tere Naam co-star Salman Khan in the upcoming film Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, says it was “wonderful” to meet Salman on the sets after a long gap and work with a “huge” ensemble cast after several years.
“We shot for the film in Hyderabad and Mumbai and it was a good experience. I have worked in ensemble films earlier but this had the maximum actors on set at one point with a huge team and technical support after years. After a long time I have shot on sets with hundreds of people including the star cast, the camera department and direction team and the production members,” said the Run actress.
Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan will be Salman’s 10th Eid release. “The movie releases are generally based on long weekends, festivals and special occasions. Having said that, Salman has had the last few Eid releases and it’s nice to have this film come out at this time. It’s a business that has its business strategies and that’s how it goes,” Bhumika further said.
Speaking about the film’s director Farhad Samji, who has helmed films like Housefull 4 and Bachchhan Paandey, she said, “Farhad sir is a very simple and calm person to work with. He would sit on sets and explain the scenes, and we did connect on a lot of things.”
Commenting on why she still chooses to maintain a low profile, Bhumika said, “Though I am active on Instagram, and sometimes on Twitter, I still feel I like to do my work and not talk much about other things. I do agree that the audience likes to know more about the known people and actors, yet as a person I am generally comfortable in my quiet space. I do keep cordial relations with all yet I am not someone who can open up about my personal life a lot to all. I would like to be seen with my work rather than just seen online.”
Satisfied with her career graph, Bhumika only has gratitude in her heart. “I am satisfied with what God has given to me so far. I look at my past professionally with gratitude and my future with hope and continue to work hard as a person who has just begun,” she added.
Bhumika’s ambition in life is simple — To be able to go to sleep with peace in mind and wake up with gratitude, to continue working and yet to be able to work in some “stronger films” and roles that would satiate her hunger as an actor.
The 44-year-old is good at balancing her personal and professional life. “Not sure if I have a formula for balancing personal and professional front. Just that one must realise a lot of success with no time for family or your own self is not worth it. And a lot of time in hand with no work and no learning is also not a great feeling. For those who are young, do have your set of rules for work and home balance,” she said.
