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Sweety Bhope.I was filming for Dostana in Miami, Florida with @tarun_mansukhani directing and @bachchan and @thejohnabraham starring. One cool evening after we wrapped shoot , I saw a missed call from Vishal Bhardwaj. What?? I had wanted to work with him forever and never thought he would cast me because of my “commercial“ image at the time.He said he’d like to come see me, and he did. To Miami. I remember him telling me the story and I said, “Well, she has approximately 8 scenes.” And he said, “With us working on it, it will end up being so much more. Trust me.” And I did.He promised he would make something incredible for me after this in appreciation for doing the part. But honestly, I was just greedy to work with him. A few years later, we did 7 Khoon Maaf.#Kaminey remains a turning point in my career. I learned so much from the master @vishalrbhardwaj, how to research, prepare and then surrender to the part. @shahidkapoor was sensational in his double role. #AmolGupte was unforgettable. I also met our producer for the movie , @mubinarattonsey for the first time on this set. ❤️Those were the times. 16 years ago! Thought I’d share the experience. Have any of you watched it?

What a special day for so many reasons..@papakjonas @mamadjonas you both are such a wonderful example of love, honour and true partnership. Happy 40 years together ❤️ we love you so much @vimlaakhouri and Vimal ( mamu) you have so much love that you share with every single person around you. Thank you for always being in my corner. Happy 43rd anniversary.Happy birthday to the best of the best @joejonas Happy Independence Day my beloved India. 🇮🇳 With Gratitude ❤️ 📸- @jeferamosdirector

In Jan 2009, while filming ‘Anjaana Anjaani’ in New York with Ranbir Kapoor, he mentioned his next, Barfi! With Anurag Basu, a filmmaker I admired. So when Sir offered me Jhilmil, I was thrilled. We met at my Mumbai home, I’d just returned from an event, dressed to the nines. He took one look and said he couldn’t imagine me as Jhilmil. I understood, I didn’t want to mess it up either. We agreed to workshop for 5 days.We immersed ourselves in research, reading, watching videos, meeting children on the autism spectrum, and doing exercises in his Aram Nagar office. One day, he asked me to hurl vile Hindi expletives at him. Mortified, I still tried, it was hilarious, liberating, and pulled me out of my comfort zone. After more “Basu-style” drills, Jhilmil was born.Most Barfi–Jhilmil scenes were improvised. Sir shared an idea, and we ran with it. This was also one of the last times my Dad visited me on set.Barfi! remains one of my most treasured films - for the creativity, the crew, and the joy of shared challenges. Ravi Varman’s cinematography was pure poetry. Pritamda’s exquisite score. Gorgeous Ileana D’Cruz brought such grace to Shruti, Ranbir shone like the star he is, and Anurag Sir, brilliant, gentle, playful. His storytelling is magic.We shot over two years with breaks, unsure if audiences would embrace it. They did beyond our dreams. The love for Jhilmil has stayed with me ever since. On this nostalgic Saturday, I felt like sharing. What are you reminiscing about these days?

When Sanjay Sir came to me with this song, it was a complicated decision, but he, as a filmmaker has always inspired me. His creative mind, his nostalgic stories usually over incredible food, the conversations of art and music to dance.. the beauty of the yesteryears but also what the future holds. And then he played the song.. and I knew I was her. Under Sanjay sir’s guidance, Ravi Varman’s cinematography shone, and Vishnu Devas choreography was magic. Him and I would rehearse during lunch breaks every day to perfect the dance sequences.This brings back such great memories.Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela | 2013#throwbackthursday

It was so magical to see the broadway production of @aladdin with our little family. Also to see the two incredibly talented leads @adivroy @sonyabalsara who are Indian made my little heart flutter! You were all mesmerizing! Thank you for the magic as always @disney

In India, beauty is not just an industry. It’s a culture. @bvlgari @natgeo

Dream❤️ bye bye to the best birthday trip / summer vacation ever! Sound on 🔊 📸- @akarikalai

Winning at life. 🙏🏽Grateful. Thank you all for the birthday wishes, messages and calls. My heart is full.

Don’t try this at home…unless you have @neeshnation 🤣 thank you to Lee Morrison and the entire stunt team as well. #HeadsOfState streaming now, on @primevideo

In for the ride? 💥 #HeadsOfState, July 02nd, on @primevideo

The scene is sharp. The mood electric. And we’re not here by accident. #Headsofstate 🎞️

Wait up for me💋