Piloo Vidyarthi 'Disappointed' With Sarzameen Role, Says Ibrahim 'Lacks Depth'
Piloo Vidyarthi, from Mandala Murders, expressed disappointment over her role cut in Sarzameen. She also spoke about Ibrahim Ali Khan getting trolled for his films.
Actor Piloo Vidyarthi, who recently impressed audiences as Kalindi Shastri in Mandala Murders, is enjoying the love showered on her latest work. However, she remains candid about the ups and downs of her career. In conversation with News18 Showsha, Vidyarthi opened up about the satisfaction of being a part of a well-written ensemble, and the sting of seeing her work cut from films. The actor, former wife of Ashish Vidyarthi, revealed that she was extremely disappointed to see her role chopped to nothing in Kajol, Ibrahim Ali Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran's
'Mandala Murders is a step towards getting that one good role I've been waiting for," Piloo Vidyarthi told us, adding, 'Every character in the show was established in their own right. It was a beautiful experience. I had a similar experience in Vedaa too, but I wasn't as disappointed as with Sarzameen. Vedaa removed most of my parts as well, but they did somewhat establish my character. In Mandala Murders, I had a critical presence and people are recognising my work. That matters to me."
Piloo Vidyarthi expresses disappointment over her role in Sarzameen
Piloo Vidyarthi contrasted this joy with her disappointment over her recently-released film, Sarzameen. 'Beech mein main phas gayi hoon, na Sar hain na Zameen hain," she said, recalling how the project began with promise. After a detailed narration and look test, she shot extensively in Manali and Mumbai, playing a nanny-like figure, quite like that of 'Farida Jalal from Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham", pivotal to a child's emotional arc. But when she saw the film, she realised, 'The makers have gone wrong somewhere because the director struggled to piece together the narrative." Her entire storyline had been removed.
'They didn't retain even 20 per cent of what was shot. I was disappointed, so I'm not promoting the film as well. Yes, we can talk about it since it was released, but I wasn't used at all. These things happen in our journey, so that's okay. But yes, it's disappointing when you prepare for a role and it's reduced to nothing," she admitted. As for why she didn't push back, Vidyarthi explained, 'As actors, especially in supporting roles, we don't always have the right to question such decisions."
She also revealed that she recently shot for a film Yami Gautam in Lucknow, where the 'makers narrated the story to Yami" but not to her. 'These are the prices I pay because of the genre I'm in. Unless someone trusts me and gives me that role, I know these limitations exist," she admitted.
Piloo Vidyarthi says she now chooses roles with meaning
These experiences have shaped how Piloo Vidyarthi now navigates her career. 'I accept only projects where I feel my presence is significant. I want to be cast in roles that are meaningful and worthy of my craft," she said.
Piloo Vidyarthi says Ibrahim Ali Khan lacks depth
In the course of the conversation, Piloo Vidyarthi also spoke about working with Ibrahim Ali Khan in Sarzameen, who has been in the news for facing online trolling. 'Acting depends on your life experiences—how you have lived your life," she reflected. 'He was very nice to me, clicked photos. But I think he needs to have some depth. Star kids are also under a lot of pressure to live up to their parents. And Ibrahim comes from a family of big achievers. They have seen attention since forever. No one is bad."
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