Pahlaj Nihalani's upcoming film Rangeela Raja featuring Govinda and debutante Mishika Chourasia is all set to release on December 7. It is a comedy-drama film and will surely tickle your funny bones. Rangeela Raja casts Govinda in a double role and Mishika alongside him for both his roles.
PeepingMoon.com recently got in touch with Mishika and here's what the actress revealed about her experience.
[caption id="attachment_173548" align="aligncenter" width="670"] A still of Mishika and Govinda from their upcoming film Rangeela Raja[/caption]
Q. You’re playing the role of Natasha who is a strong headed working woman, so how was it shooting for it and prepping up for the part?
A. Pahlaj ji had already decided that we will be three girls, one will be Govinda's wife, one will be his girlfriend. Govinda is playing a double role and I am with both the Govindas in the film. It was really nice working with the entire team but I was a little nervous too. At the same time, I tried to keep my performance at Govinda’s level.
Q. How was it working with Govinda?
A. It was lovely, he is a great actor and performer; he is a very jolly person. Behind the scenes also, he is a fantastic person. He is very humble and down to earth. It was a great experience working with him.
[caption id="attachment_173600" align="aligncenter" width="559"] A still of Mishika and Govinda from their upcoming film Rangeela Raja[/caption]
Q. You delivered a three-minute dialogue alongside Govinda in one take on the first day of the shoot itself, did you get nervous?
A. Even I was a bit nervous when I went to the set. On my first day, Pahlaj ji had given me a 4-5 pages long script and he told me you read it and then you have to deliver it. I was like okay and I read it twice and then after that, I gave the final take. So, I think it was not me but the entire team and especially Govinda ji because we were performing together. He supported and cooperated always. Same with Pahlaj ji, he was there the entire time to help me. And I also remember how tears rolled from my eyes after my first shot and Pahlaj ji came and hugged me. He then said that once I had predicted for Divya Bharti that she will be a superstar and I am giving the same word to you that you will be the next superstar. After that Pahlaj ji started calling me ‘Fearless Mishika’, and then everyone from the team started calling me that. Even today they call me ‘Fearless Mishika’.
[caption id="attachment_173601" align="aligncenter" width="647"] File picture of Mishika Chourasia[/caption]
Q. You did not get any time for preparation, so was it difficult?
A. Yes, Pahlaj ji called me in March and asked me to come for measurements and I was like okay. When I went I saw so many writers, artists sitting there and then I thought to myself that did I come to the right office. Then Pahlaj ji gave me my character’s narration and he said it is your debut opposite Govinda so I screamed so loudly that the office boy came running saying that kya hogaya. It was so quick and after that, we went for the shoot at ND studio, Karjat. And everyone used to pamper me a lot as I was new and not even for a minute did I feel that I was out of my home. Everyone was so nice.
Q. What next for you?
A. I have already signed three films with Pahlaj ji, beyond that I cannot disclose anything.