Adah Sharma, a talented actress, has showcased her skills in the film industry with her remarkable performance in ‘The Kerala Story.’ Her portrayal of Shalini in the movie was truly impressive, as she dedicated herself completely to the role.
In a recent social media post, Adah shared some behind-the-scenes insights.She revealed that she went to great lengths to appear authentic as Shalini.
To achieve this, she went without water for a challenging period of 40 hours.Furthermore, she endured extreme weather conditions, shooting in freezing temperatures as low as -16 degrees.
On Thursday, Adah posted a few photos from the shoot, showcasing her chapped lips and marks on her face.In her post, Adah Sharma shared some unseen photos with the caption “Sunkissed, Before and After from #TheKeralaStory.” She revealed the secret behind achieving chapped and cracked lips like the ones seen in the pictures: she went without water for 40 hours in freezing temperatures of minus 16 degrees.
She also mentioned that the mattress seen in the photos was intended for practicing falls but wasn’t used.
Despite having bruised knees and elbows, she felt it was all worth it.The last photo displayed her hair with a handful of coconut oil, along with safety pins and tightly braided hair.Adah Sharma credited the makeup artist @makeupbyshyam in her post.
During an interview, Adah expressed her pleasure in taking on roles that challenge her mentally and physically as an actor.
Adah Sharma expressed her goal to portray her character as convincingly as she could.Despite being a food lover who typically drinks five liters of water daily, she acknowledged the challenge it posed.
However, she believed that with determination, anything is achievable.
Directed by Sudipto Sen and produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah, ‘The Kerala Story’ featured Adah Sharma in the lead role, alongside Yogita Bihani, Sonia Balani, and Siddhi Idnani.
The film depicted the story of a group of women from Kerala who are coerced into converting to Islam and joining the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS).Despite facing some controversies, the film was released on May 5, 2023, and managed to earn over Rs 200 crore at the box office.
Adah Sharma’s dedication and commitment to her role in ‘The Kerala Story’ truly paid off, and her performance has been widely praised by both critics and audiences alike.