“Bambi, Usha and I have nothing in common”: Sara Ali Khan on juggling between contrasting characters in her new releases

Sara Ali Khan, who is eagerly awaiting the release of her highly anticipated films including ‘Ae Watan Mere Watan’ and ‘Murder Mubarak’, recently opened up about the intricacies of portraying two vastly different characters in the films.

While talking to Bollywood Hungama recently, Sara delved into the challenges of simultaneously playing the roles of an unsung hero – Usha Mehta (Ae Watan Mere Watan) and the glamorous Bambi (Murder Mubarak), shedding light on the unique experiences and complexities that each character presented.

Sara has always embraced diverse roles that showcase her versatility. However, the characters of Usha Mehta in ‘Ae Watan Mere Watan’ and Bambi in ‘Murder Mubarak’ stand out as particularly distinct from her previous portrayals. Talking to Bollywood Hungama recently, Sara expressed her enthusiasm about exploring uncharted territory by stepping into the shoes of an urban, glamorous character and also an unsung hero for the first time in her career.

Sara said, “I haven’t maybe played an urban glamorous character before. And it was interesting to be able to do something like that because one has done the Rinku and Mukku and Somya, and those slightly like I said, rooted characters before, but I was also shooting for Ae Watan Mere Watan and this film almost simultaneous, like Bambi and Usha and I have nothing in common, not even me. So it was very, very different to be able to do something like this character is new to anything I’ve done before. But juggling this and everything together was definitely tricky.”

The credit for Sara’s ability to seamlessly juggle two contrasting roles goes to her dedication, talent, and willingness to push her boundaries. At such a young age, she has taken on the challenge of portraying characters that demand a nuanced understanding of diverse backgrounds and emotions.