Richa Chadha describes her role in Panga as one that required her to go the extra mile. Besides understanding the emotional complexity of her part, the film — that sees her as a star kabaddi player — needed her to pick up the sport. "Apart from the fact that I was working with Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari [director], one of the reasons for doing this film was to learn a new sport. I had a great time learning the basics of kabaddi. Acting is a skill that allows me to pay my bills, but I don't want to be boxed into the typical Bollywood mould. I want to acquire new skills," she enthuses.