Afwaah: Bhumi Pednekar, Nawazuddin Sidiqqui and Sudhir Mishra react to rumours

The team of the upcoming 'Afwaah' filmmaker Sudhir Mishra, actors Bhumi Pednekar and Nawazuddin Siddiqui share their thoughts about rumours they face being celebrities and the paparazzi culture. Find out why they were sleepless for 40 nights and much more. Watch the full interview on mid-day's Youtube page.

Updated On: 2023-05-05 11:05 AM IST

Compiled by : Natasha Coutinho D`Souza

Team 'Afwaah'

Speaking about shooting the film in Rajasthan, Bhumi said, "The challenge was that I hate harsh summers, my brain stops working. Even though we were shooting at night it was very warm. There was something about Rajasthan and being around the dunes."

Reacting to the strangest rumour about himself, Sudhir Mishra said, "Once there was a rumour during the lockdown that I was beaten up by cops. People who hate me were glad."

Speaking about rumours Nawazuddin Siddiqui said, "I feel sorry that people have so much time to spread rumours. They could have utilised that time to do something good instead."

Opening up about films that he wanted to make but could not, Mishra said, "I came in the industry during the toughest of times. 80s was the worst period in cinema. After a while we started accepting that if we write three films, one will get made. I had a film 'Mehrunissa' with Mr Bachchan and Rishi Kapoor that never got made. 

Bhumi has five films that are announced and is working on some more. The actress said, "I hope I don't strech myself so thin again. It's one of those years where I could not say no to these films, saying no would have hurt me."

Sharing his thoughts about the paparazzi invading privacy of celebrities, Mishra said, "I don't know why people are interested in some young male actor kissing a female! It could be a brotherly kiss on the cheek."

Bhumi added, "Going into our most private moments isn't fair none of us want that to be flashed on social media." Catch the full interview on mid-day's Youtube page.

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