 "Jawan: This is what Deepika Padukone did when she saw Ridhi Dogra sitting separately on the sets")
In yet another anecdote from Shah Rukh Khan starrer Jawan, which is basking in historic success, actress Ridhi Dogra has opened up about her wonderful time shooting the action-drama. The 38-year-old, who gained popularity with her presence on TV show Maryada Lekin Kab Tak, plays the role of adoptive mother of Shah Rukh Khan’s character in the Atlee-directed film. In an interview with Zoom, the Jawan star shared how Bollywood diva Deepika Padukone, who appeared in a cameo in the film, enticed her with kindness and generosity.
Ridhi Dogra on being moved by Deepika Padukone’s kind gesture
In the latest conversation, Ridhi Dogra told the entertainment news portal how Deepika Padukone arrived on the set one day with her entire team and they were all seated together behind the monitor. As shooting progressed, the actress and her team indulged in ‘banter’ while Dogra, who wanted to respect their privacy, chose to sit behind them.
As Deepika Padukone noticed this, she quietly moved her chair to sit with The Married Woman star instead. The actress further continued how she was deeply touched by her solidarity and gratitude. She added, “I could see from my peripheral vision that Deepika had pulled her chair back to sit in the same line as me. It was a very small thing, but it spoke very highly of her. I was deeply touched by her solidarity and gratitude that we are actors together.”
Ridhi Dogra, who plays Kaveri, a kind policewoman who adopts Azad Rathore, the son of Captain Vikram Rathore (SRK’s character) and his wife, Aishwarya, had most of her scenes with King Khan and Deepika Padukone. In her recent chat, the actress further revealed how the Chennai Express actress was a considerate co-star.
On playing SRK’s mother
In an earlier interview with India Today, Ridhi Dogra revealed how she was reluctant to play Shah Rukh Khan’s mother in Jawan at first. Speaking about her character Kaveri Amma, Dogra told the news portal, “Atlee told me about the role, but it was a brief idea. I said no to the idea of playing a mother onscreen because I love Shah Rukh Khan so much and was in two minds about this. I mean, ‘It’s SRK’,” Dogra said. However, eventually, she took up the role and the rest is history.
About Jawan
The film has been directed by Atlee under Shah Rukh and Gauri Khan’s production house, Red Chillies Entertainment. It was released theatrically on 7 September in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu languages.
Jawan stars Shah Rukh Khan in a dual role, alongside Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi, Deepika Padukone, Priyamani, Sunil Grover, Eijaz Khan and Sanya Malhotra among others.
Work Front
Work-wise, apart from Jawan, Ridhi Dogra will next be seen in Tiger 3 alongside Salman Khan, set for release in November. A popular household name in the television industry, the actress has been part of shows like Maryada: Lekin Kab Tak?, Savitri, Woh Apna Sa, and many others.
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