Divya Dutta and Manoj Vajpayee have crossed paths professionally on several occasions, having worked together in four projects including LOC: Kargil (2003), Vir-Zara (2004), Special 26 (2013) and transportation (2016). However, despite being a part of the same films, the two actors never got a chance to share proper screen space. They finally broke that streak with the Netflix crime drama wonderful night.
During the conversation with Hindustan TimesDivya opened up about her experience working with Manoj, revealing that sharing screen space with the actor was on her bucket list.
She also praised his effortless approach to acting and talked about how he makes everyone around him feel comfortable on set, including new actors.
Divya Dutta praised Manoj Vajpayee’s attitude on the sets
Talking about finally getting a chance to work with Manoj, Divya said that the actress has always been on her bucket list given her talent and contribution to cinema.
“He was on my bucket list because he’s one of the most amazing actors we’ve ever had. It was really amazing that we did four movies together and in none of them did we share screen space — except, I think, Special 26Where he ran after me for just a second. So, we were promising each other that we should work together, and finally it happened twice this year,” he said.
Complimenting her co-star’s approach to acting, Divya said, “wonderful night It’s been really surprising because our roles were completely different. Manoj is smooth and very simple; His brilliance comes from his simplicity and how effortlessly he does everything.”
He further elaborated on his behavior towards his co-stars and newcomers on set, “I’ve also seen how he interacts with everyone on set – he makes it easy for people around him. Even with newcomers, he treats them equally, which is very endearing.”
Divya also revealed that Manoj has a special way of making his co-stars feel at home by cooking with love. She praised the way he prepared food for everyone, saying the whole experience made her want to work with him again.
Why has Divya Dutta asked for this? wonderful night
Further in the conversation, Dutta talked about what he said yes to wonderful night He said, “What made me say yes was director Neeraj Pandey, Manoj Bajpai, Netflix,” adding that his professional relationship with Neeraj Pandey is unique.
“When I work with Neeraj Pandey, I know he will use me beautifully in the film. He is the one person in the entire industry that I do this with: when he calls me for a film or a show, I just hand over my dates and go into his project like an audience member. I love the twists, turns, excitement and thrills that come with being on set.”
The actress added that she finds the process of working on her sets an interesting experience, noting that certain scenes often surprise even the cast members as the story unfolds.
“I love that little thrill. It’s great to work with people who know what they want from you and how they’re going to present you. When you’re working with the best in the business, whether it’s a director, co-actor, or platform, it feels great,” he concluded.
About all wonderful night
The crime thriller, directed by Ritesh Shah and produced by Neeraj Pandey’s Friday Filmworks, centers on a series of events that unfold in one night, with a single decision triggering a series of consequences.
Available to stream on Netflix, wonderful night Follows a police officer whose night takes an unexpected turn when he finds a critically injured girl abandoned in a moving car in Delhi. This incident leads him into an international conspiracy, forcing him to face difficult choices as the story unfolds.
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