Mrunal Thakur has constantly been scaling high with her interesting choice of projects. With just a small-time spent venturing into the Indian film industry, she has been part of some interesting films and worked with some of the biggest names.
Currently, she is all set to start prepping for her upcoming film Pippa which will be a war drama. She will be seen essaying the role of Ishaan Khatter’s sister in the film. The film is based on the book The Burning Chaffees which is authored by Brigadier Balram Singh Mehta. Mrunal is neck-deep in doing intense research and getting into the skin of her character which will be a part of the storyline about the victory achieved in the 1971 war against Pakistan. Mrunal is known to be embodying the character written for her and we’ve seen her doing that in her previous films like Batla House, Super 30, and most recently Toofan.
Adding to that, the actress shared with a leading publication, “If I don’t understand what the character’s journey or story has been like, I won’t be able to deliver to the best of my ability. That’s not something I can ever do. For my role in Pippa, my research has been very intense because it’s a chapter from our country’s history. I have been doing everything I can to understand the event properly, including looking up journals, articles, books, and testimonials by soldiers.”
Furthermore, she shares, “I am what I am because of these characters, their flaws, and weaknesses. I have learnt a lot from their journeys and have become wiser. Some films leave a lasting impression on an actor. For me, they would be the parts I played in ‘Love Sonia’ and ‘Toofan’. If Sonia (her character in ‘Love Sonia’) taught me what life is all about and how it is so precious, then Ananya (her character in ‘Toofan’) taught me to convert the pain into strength instead of my weakness.”
On being asked what makes her choose films and be a part of them, she concluded by saying, “I don’t choose on the basis of how many people the film will attract, the age group it will resonate with, or whether the film will be a hit. I consider the story, the screenplay and the director. A good script is very important and that’s what plays a crucial role in taking up a film.”
