Mrunal Thakur, who is known for her glamorous roles, will soon be seen in the upcoming thriller Gumraah directed by Vardhan Ketkar.In the film, she plays the role of a cop, which is a new challenge for her.Gumraah also features Aditya Roy Kapur, Ronit Roy, and Vedika Pinto, and is set to release on April 7th.
In an interview with a national news media, Mrunal Thakur shared that it was a challenging role for her to play a cop as she had never played such a character before.She needed to learn the body language, decorum and other aspects to portray the character convincingly.However, she is happy to take risks in her career and explore new genres.
Mrunal was initially sceptical about doing thrillers, but after reading the script and being drawn to the plot, she agreed to take on the role.She believes that thrillers offer a different experience as an actor.
When asked about being typecast, Mrunal shared that she appreciated casting directors who think outside the box and see her in a different light.She cited Tabu, Rani Mukerji and Shefali Shah as actresses who have played strong female cop roles that she admires.
Regarding box office numbers, Mrunal said that people often only focus on the Rs 100 crores collection, without considering the cost of production.She believes that a good film, a critically acclaimed film, a commercial film, and a super blockbuster film are all different things, and should not be jumbled together.
Overall, Mrunal Thakur is excited to play the role of a cop in Gumraah, a new challenge for her as an actor.She is happy to explore new genres and take risks in her career.She appreciates casting directors who see her in a different light, and believes that box office numbers should be considered in relation to production costs.
