When Farida Jalal warned Shruti Seth not to correct big stars on Fanaa set
Shruti admitted she took the advice to heart, but not before inadvertently doing the same with lead actor Aamir Khan during a rehearsal. 'I said, 'No, no, not this one, this is your line,' and Aamir responded with, 'Oh yeah, right.'' Fortunately, the star took it in good humour.Reflecting on her experience on set, Seth praised both Aamir Khan and Kajol for their professionalism and humility. 'To share screen space with actors of that calibre was a big deal for me, but they never made me feel like a junior,' she saidDirected by Kunal Kohli and produced by Yash Raj Films, 'Fanaa' was a commercial success and is still remembered for its emotional storyline and strong performances. Shruti played a supporting role in the film, which she credits with helping shape her early career in the industry.Though brief, Jalal's friendly warning served as a lasting reminder of the unwritten rules of working with senior talent in the film world, delivered not as criticism, but as quiet mentorship from one generation to the next.- EndsMust Watch
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