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When 'Son Of Sardaar 2' actress Mrunal Thakur opened up on her passion for photography: ' I didn't have the finances or the guts to...'
Mrunal Thakur has been a part of the Indian film industry for the last nine years. She made her debut in 2016 with Love Sonia and was then seen in films like Super 30, Batla House, Dhamaka, Sita Ramam, and more recently, Son Of Sardaar 2. She's also known for Jersey and Hi Nanna.
The actress shared recently how she has been passionate about photography and revealed, 'I love photography. Not many know about this. I have clicked a few photos, but I'm quite hesitant to upload them. But there will come a time when I will showcase my talent when it comes to photography. I got myself a camera, and it's a huge deal for me.'
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Mrunal added, 'When I was undertaking photography lessons during my childhood, I would only click through Nokia X6. At that time, I didn't have the finances or the guts to ask my Dad that I want a camera which is expensive.'
In an Instagram post, the actress shared how she has learned to play a dhol for the film and penned her experience and also shared a video with fans.
The actress wrote- 'There's a certain kind of joy in truly enjoying the process. It keeps me grounded, keeps me going and honestly, I don't know who I'd be without it.
Mrunal Thakur on nepotism in Bollywood
Mrunal Thakur has once again proven her mettle in the world of cinema by bagging the prestigious Best Actress award at The Oniros Film Awards, held in New York City. Her stellar portrayal in the acclaimed film 'Hi Nanna' has not only captivated audiences but also garnered critical acclaim, leading to multiple wins for the film at the event earlier in April this year.
A video that was shared on Instagram, she spoke about nepotism in Bollywood and how the media is also obsessed with starkids. She said, 'I was giving interviews at an awards night and suddenly the media ran towards a star-kid.'
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