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Don’t know if I fit in: Kalki Koechlin

Actress Kalki Koechlin says she is least bothered about whether she “fits in” Bollywood as she is highly passionate about…

Don’t know if I fit in: Kalki Koechlin

Kalki Koechlin (Photo Credits: IANS)

Actress Kalki Koechlin says she is least bothered about whether she “fits in” Bollywood as she is highly passionate about the creative process of a film.

Asked if she feels that she has “fit in” in Bollywood, Kalki said, “I think I find my place in Indian cinema. But if you have asked me about such a thing, I don’t know if I fit in… or I am a misfit because I am not concerned.

“I am not bothered about how many parties I attend or the number of invitations coming in. I work and that is something I am passionate about. It’s my indulgence in characters that will drive me to do a lot of homework, and a story that will intrigue me to the core.”

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Dev D, That Girl in Yellow Boots, Margarita with a Straw and A Death in the Gunj are some of the unusual films that Kalki has done.

What sets Kalki apart is also how she openly praises other actresses. When Kalki’s Waiting had a clash with Radhika Apte’s Phobia, she was generous in lauding the latter’s work

“Yes, because I find talent sexy. If you have watched that film, you know the whole film was based on nothing but her performance. Then why not? She is a brilliant actress. You know every Friday, so many films are releasing, but not all the film create an impact in your mind. So I get excited to see good cinema. I thank people who are creating good cinema.”

As the style of storytelling is changing and filmmakers are experimenting with subjects, Kalki said: “The practice of offering more choices to the audience is great.

“You, I, as audience love watching romantic comedies and comedy. At times, I enjoy watching documentaries. The good thing is filmmakers understood that choice is a luxury, and we want more choices, more variety of films. So this is the exciting phase in our cinema.”

Kalki’s next, Ribbon, releases on November 3.

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