Daijiworld Media Network - Mumbai
Mumbai, Nov 14: Actress Apeksha Porwal has opened up about her experience of working with superstar Rajinikanth in the upcoming film 'Jailer 2', revealing the valuable lesson she learnt from the veteran actor.
During an exclusive interaction with IANS, Apeksha said Rajinikanth taught her the importance of understanding a film's style and presentation, particularly when working on a big-budget commercial project.
Asked what she learnt by observing Rajinikanth and whether she would incorporate any aspect of his distinctive acting style into her own performances, Apeksha said she did not consciously follow his style but understood the importance of adapting to the demands of a film.
"I wouldn't say that I followed his style, but I learned that when you are doing a commercial film of this scale, it is important to understand the style and presentation that the film demands. When you work on a content-driven film, it is a completely different space," she told reporters.
She further praised Rajinikanth's remarkable understanding of his audience, saying the superstar knows exactly whom he is presenting his work to.
"He brings his signature style into even the smallest details. It may not always be immediately noticeable, but you can still recognise that it is Rajini sir's style," Apeksha said.
The actress added that working with the superstar taught her that actors must understand the kind of film they are working on, the audience they are catering to and how to bring their individual style into that space.
Speaking about sharing screen space with renowned actors such as Mithun Chakraborty, Vidya Balan and Ramya Krishnan, Apeksha described the experience as amazing.
"Everyone, whether it is Mithun sir, Rajini sir, Vidya ma'am or Ramya Krishnan ma'am, is such a wonderful and humble person. They make you feel completely at ease. I feel the more dignified and established people are, the simpler and kinder they are in real life. They are genuinely amazing people to work with," she said.