Yogita Bihani is currently playing the role of Nimah in the film “The Kerala Story,” alongside Adah Sharma.The movie has been a huge success at the box office and is directed by Sudipto Sen.
In an exclusive interview with a national news media outlet, Yogita Bihani shared her experiences and challenges of portraying a real-life character in the film.When she heard the story, she knew that the film was based on the lives of three real girls.
It was important for them to portray the truth behind why Shalini is in jail and what happened to Geetanjali at the end.Interestingly, the real Nimah also watched the film and appreciated their portrayal.This feedback from the real-life girls was valuable to the actors.
During the interview, Yogita Bihani was asked if she faced any death threats or if anyone had asked her to stop promoting the film.
She revealed that she did receive a couple of death threats, but she chose to ignore them and focus on the positive response from the majority of people.She mentioned that many people who have worked with her in the past were impressed with her performance.
Her property broker even reached out to her after watching the film.Her parents and siblings also received calls praising her acting skills.
When it came to preparing for her role as Nimah, Yogita Bihani focused on making the character authentic.Since Nimah is a college student living in a hostel, she wanted to portray a natural look with minimal makeup.
She drew from her own college days, where she would typically wear just kajal and lip balm.She believed that her beauty should not overshadow her acting skills.
She emphasized that her monologue in the climax of the film resonates with the audience.
Yogita Bihani also shared her experience working with director Sudipto Sen, who has faced both backlash and appreciation.The director had informed her that Nimah’s character is crucial in the film as she represents the voice of the common man seeking justice.She is a whistleblower who fights for everyone’s rights.
Addressing the criticism of the film being labeled as propaganda, Yogita Bihani agreed with the producer’s statement that they want everyone to watch and support the film.She mentioned that the movie showcases characters from different religions and highlights the importance of women’s safety.She emphasized that the film is not about taking sides but rather about addressing the issue of terrorism and radicalization.
When asked about the impact of her debut film “Vikram Vedha” on her life, Yogita Bihani expressed her desire to choose powerful roles and learn from different directors.
She believes in following her heart and selecting roles wisely to avoid ending up doing anything and everything.She mentioned that her previous projects have taught her a lot, and she has exciting projects lined up, although she couldn’t disclose any details at the moment.
