After impressing viewers with her acting chops in ‘Sacred Games’, Elnaaz Norouzi is all set to prove her mettle in the West with her upcoming Hollywood film, ‘Kandahar’. ETimes caught up with the actress for an exclusive chat where she opened up about working with Gerard Butler, being a part of ‘Made In Heaven 2’, her initial days in the industry, and more. Excerpts… Tell us something about 'Kandahar'. How did you come on board for the film? They were auditioning for this role, and I sent my audition like everybody else. I guess the producers and the directors really liked me, and that's how I was signed on.
How was it working with Gerard Butler?
Working with Gerard Butler has been great. He is very welcoming. He is very sweet. He makes you feel very comfortable on and off set. It is a dream come true for sure. I have loved his films for years. I would watch all of his films and I had a major crush on him.
Tell us about your first meeting with him. Were you intimidated?
I was very intimidated when I first met him. I just didn't know what to expect. I didn’t know if he was going to be nice and calm or not interact at all. However, he was very sweet and welcoming. He makes you forget that you don't know him. It just felt like we had been friends for a long time. All my worries just disappeared. It was great. The film also stars Ali Fazal. He is also one of the few Bollywood actors making waves in the West. Yes, the movie also stars Ali Fazal, who is great. He has done a great job in Kandahar as well.
Was the shooting experience different from what you have experienced in India?
They work very differently. It's more like a family over there, where everyone's working together. Everyone's getting their hair and makeup done in the same trailer. You know you eat together. It is definitely different from how we work here. Here, everyone's more on their own. They have their own vanity where they get ready at their own pace and work on their own team. It was a great experience to learn and see their way of working.
You will also soon be seen in 'Made in Heaven 2'. Can you tell us something about your character in the series?
I can't really disclose much, but what I can tell you is that I am the bride in one of the episodes. It's a very interesting character that I've played. I've never played a character like this before. She's funny and irritating and smart at the same time, and I think that's going to be a super nice and cool episode.
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