TLI Staff
New Delhi: Kriti Kharbanda who has worked in films in Housefull 4, Pagalpanti, Yamla Pagla Deewana had a tough time shooting for 14 Phere. The actress was diagnosed with Malaria in November and was advised strict bed rest by her doctor. However, unwilling to disturb the schedule of the film, she started shooting for the film while she was ill.
I was detected with Malaria in November, and was advised complete bed rest for three weeks. However, I didn’t want the schedule of 14 Phere to go helter-skelter because of me, so I insisted that we start the shoot as per schedule. I was barely ten days into malaria when I started shooting. Moreover, we were in Lucknow, shooting for nearly 18 hours a day.” says the starlet.
Hours of makeup and prep before each shoot as she essays the role of a bride in the film, in the midst of Malaria, could not have been easy for Kriti but she powered through. “I lost six kilos, and the stress was showing on my skin and body. I am just happy that I was able to finish the schedule. It wouldn’t have been possible without the support of the entire team.” she says.
Kriti got along well with her co-star Vikrant Massey and the two bonded over common interests.
“If you have a lot of things in common with your co-star, then it helps to build a rapport and work becomes easier despite all odds. Vikrant is not just a fantastic actor, but a great co-star as well. We bonded over our love for food, comedy and cinema. I am a bit of a moofat, but he gets that, and he doesn’t take offence, so that helped us get along. We spent a lot of time together on set, we even played cricket and cards in our free time,” she said.
Kriti also had an advise for people who are planning to marry. “Meri maano toh bas bhaag kar shaadi karlo. I think woh sabse best hota hai (laughs!). I feel that due to COVID restrictions, people have benefited with hosting intimate marriage ceremonies. I think most people want to do small functions with limited people, but they fall prey to the pressure of hosting big fat weddings. Aap hi socho…ki stage pe sabko namaste namaste karte baithna throughout, the entire time goes in that.” she says.