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News18
3 days ago
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- News18
Nimrat Kaur Was Close To Giving Up Before The Lunchbox: 'I Would Cry, Feel Lonely'
Last Updated: Before The Lunchbox changed her life, Nimrat Kaur struggled with self-doubt and low funds. She opens up about the fear, loneliness, and voice that told her not to give up. Before she became a familiar face in films and international shows, Nimrat Kaur was just another hopeful artist in Mumbai, unsure of when her next paycheck would come in—or if it ever would. In a candid conversation with The Indian Express, the actor opened up about the emotionally and financially challenging years she endured before her big break in The Lunchbox. Recalling the uncertainty of those early days, Nimrat said, 'Sometimes I would get worried—where will my next paycheck come from? Am I good enough? Should I go back? Do people like seeing me in what I do?" She added, 'Before The Lunchbox, there was a point where I didn't know what I would do ahead." After moving to Mumbai, Nimrat spent two to three months working in music videos and was frequently cast in advertisement films. Alongside that, she spent four to five years immersed in theater. But even that wasn't enough to sustain her. 'While doing theater, there was a time when my bank balance had fallen very low. It was very difficult to understand where money would come from," she shared. 'There was a lot of fear, and returning home in a situation like that is a different kind of humiliation. There were days when I was very sad, low, things were very difficult, challenging. I would cry, feel lonely, but there was a voice inside me that said, don't give up." Nimrat's perseverance paid off when she landed her breakthrough role in The Lunchbox (2013), opposite Irrfan Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui. Directed by Ritesh Batra and produced by Guneet Monga, Anurag Kashyap, and Arun Rangachari, the film went on to win the Grand Rail d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival and changed the course of her career. Before The Lunchbox, Nimrat had small roles in Yahaan, Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana, and the English-language film One Night with the King. Since her breakout success, she has starred in critically acclaimed projects like Airlift and Dasvi, and earned recognition abroad with roles in Homeland, Wayward Pines, and Foundation. Most recently seen in Kull: The Legacy of the Raisingghs and Sky Force, Nimrat Kaur is gearing up for her next release, Section 84. From near breakdowns to global breakthroughs, her journey is a testament to resilience—and the quiet voice that kept telling her not to give up. First Published:
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
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- Hindustan Times
Nimrat Kaur recalls low bank balance, facing uncertainty before The Lunchbox: ‘There was a lot of fear'
Actor Nimrat Kaur might be a household name now, but there was a time when she worked in theater and acted in advertisements while struggling to get a break in Bollywood. In an interview with Indian Express, she spoke about how she would be worried about her next paycheck before she landed her role in The Lunchbox. (Also Read: Nimrat Kaur reveals this assumption about her led to fewer work opportunities in films: 'Many believed that I…') Nimrat recalled starring in music videos for 2-3 months after coming to Mumbai and acting in a lot of ad films. She also recalled doing theater for 4-5 years. 'Sometimes I would get worried where my next pay cheque would come from? Am I good enough? Should I go back? Do people like seeing me in what I do? Before The Lunchbox, there was a point where I didn't know what I would do ahead.' She also recalled when her bank balance was so low she wondered if she could sustain in the city. 'While doing theater, there was a time when my bank balance had fallen very low. It was very difficult to understand where money would come from. There was a lot of fear, and returning home in a situation like that is a different kind of humiliation. There were days when I was very sad, low, things were very difficult, challenging. I would cry, feel lonely, but there was a voice inside me that said, don't give up,' said Nimrat. Nimrat acted in the English film One Night with the King and played cameos in Yahaan and Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana before debuting as a lead with The Lunchbox in 2013. The film, which also starred Irrfan Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui, was directed by Ritesh Batra and produced by Guneet Monga, Anurag Kashyap, and Arun Rangachari. It won the Grand Rail d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. Since then, Nimrat has acted in films like Airlift and Dasvi, apart from American shows like Homeland, Wayward Pines, and Foundation. She was most recently seen in Kull: The Legacy of the Raisingghs and Sky Force. She will soon star in Section 84.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Shoojit Sircar recalls Irrfan Khan's charm in 'Piku': "I had never seen him like that before"
National Award-winning filmmaker Shoojit Sircar said he had never seen Irrfan Khan like the way he was in Piku, adding that the late acclaimed actor's performance in the film showcased the real and the soothing side of the star. How did Irrfan balance the humour with the emotional depth in his role? Was it something he brought to the table instinctively? Shoojit told IANS: "Well, I would say that it's absolutely natural. He is like that. He brings in that freshness. In Piku, he looked like, I don't know, there's something so beautiful that he looked like in the film. So charming, so warm Irrfan. I have not seen this kind of an Irfran in any of the films that I've watched." The filmmaker asserted that the real side of the late star came out in Piku, which is set to complete 10 years in Hindi cinema on May 8. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo Shoojit added: "Particularly in Piku, there's something very soothing about him, which just made you really comfortable. You love everything about him. There's no way that you can't fall in love with I think it was the real Irfan that came out in this film. Romantic Irfan." "Piku" is set for a re-release on May 9. The comedy drama, which is set to clock 10 years since its release, stars Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone and Irrfan Khan along with Moushumi Chatterjee, Jisshu Sengupta and Raghubir Yadav. The film revolved around Piku, an architect and her ageing but nagging father Bhaskor Banerjee, who come close via a road trip to Kolkata despite their disparate ideologies and fights over trivial issues. Shoojit made his directorial debut with the romantic war drama Yahaan in 2005. He gained the spotlight with the top-grossing social romantic comedy Vicky Donor in 2012). He followed it a year later with the political action thriller Madras Cafe. His home production, the legal thriller Pink. He subsequently directed and produced the coming-of-age drama October and the Amazon Prime Video's comedy Gulabo Sitabo. The filmmaker gained further prominence in 2021 with the biographical historical drama Sardar Udham.
Time of India
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Minissha Lamba: The break from films wasn't intentional
Minissha Lamba , who made her theatre debut with Mirror Mirror in 2018, recently resumed staging the play. The actress, who began her showbiz journey with the film Yahaan (2005), says, 'I never thought I'd do theatre. When I first read the script of Ashvin Gidwani's 'Mirror Mirror', I was stunned to see that it was a 75-page script with one actor playing multiple characters. I was worried about working in theatre for the first time, that too, so late in my career. It took me some time to say yes, as it was overwhelming to take on a live solo performance.' 'Theatre is a completely different form of expression' The actress, who has also been a part of films like 'Bachna Ae Haseeno' and 'Honeymoon Travels Pvt Ltd', says that the transition from cinema to theatre was challenging. 'Your experience in films doesn't help when it comes to theatre. It's a completely different form of expression.' Minissha's last Bollywood film was 'Bhoomi', which was released in 2017. Ask her about her break from films, and she replies, 'The break from films wasn't intentional. The projects coming my way weren't ones I wanted to do. Meanwhile, this play came along, and I dived into it.' But films are still on her mind. 'There have been offers, and I'm waiting for that one project, a real comeback vehicle, that will be the talk of the town,' she shares. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo 'Social media affects everyone, not just actors' The actress was recently in the news for her body-positive post, which featured her in a black lace bikini. 'I've realised that when you feel good about yourself, you are happy, no matter how you look,' she says, acknowledging the pressure of social media. She adds, 'It's the biggest challenge - not just in the entertainment industry, but everywhere. Social media is flooded with perfect images of women and seemingly ideal lives. It affects everyone, not just actors. People use filters for selfies… people don't want unfiltered faces anymore.' Stay updated with the latest Best Hindi Movies , Best Tamil Movies , Best Telugu Movies , Best english Movies , Best Malayalam Movies
