Entertainment Desk:

NargisFakhri, popular for her breakout role in Imtiaz Ali’s Bollywood film Rockstar (2011), managed to earn her share of fandom in the entertainment industry with her glamour and acting. With projects such as Madras Cafe (2013), Main Tera Hero (2014) and Housefull 3 (2016), she won several hearts.

Looking back at her journey in the industry till now, she shares, “My journey in the film industry has been a serendipitous adventure. It all started with a random email that I decided to respond to, which ultimately led to my first big break in Bollywood. Looking back, I can only describe it as kismat —destiny unfolding in a way that seemed meant to be.”

In fact, she also reveals that becoming a Bollywood actress wasn’t something she had planned for or pursued conventionally. “It happened unexpectedly, and each step along the way felt like a series of fortunate events and opportunities aligning perfectly. From that initial email to navigating auditions and eventually landing roles, I embraced each moment with gratitude and a willingness to learn and grow.

Fakhri shares that it was her debut in Rockstar, which re-released recently, that gave her a big break in the Bollywood industry. “Rockstar itself was a pivotal film in my career as it allowed me to showcase my acting abilities in a high-profile project directed by Imtiaz Ali and alongside Ranbir Kapoor. The film received critical acclaim, and my performance was appreciated despite being my debut. It has been the most challenging role of my entire career,” she expresses.

Rockstar, that has earned cult status over the years, has recently re-released in theatres. And for Fakhri, receiving so much love feels “incredibly rewarding and humbling”.