Sanya Malhotra: Could relate to the film as I was in long-distance relationship

Sanya on being drawn to Meenakshi Sundareshwar because of its theme and her vivacious character

After the charming Pagglait earlier this year, Netflix’s Meenakshi Sundareshwar seems right up Sanya Malhotra’s alley. The slice-of-life offering, through its leads Malhotra and Abhimanyu Dassani, tells the story of a young couple who find themselves in a long-distance marriage. While the vivacious character of Meenakshi was a big draw, Malhotra says the film’s central theme resonated with her due to her personal experiences. “I believe people will connect to the aspect of a long-distance [marriage]. Since I was in a long-distance relationship, I could relate to the film,” she states.

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Vivek Soni’s directorial venture is a classic case of opposites attract as the spirited Meenakshi falls in love with the shy Sundareshwar. “There’s an interesting juxtaposition between Sundar and Meenakshi — he is shy and calm whereas she is confident and outgoing,” says the actor, adding that it was fascinating to play a role that is in stark contrast to her off-screen personality. “I am an introvert, and take my own sweet time to open up to people. Meenakshi didn’t need time to warm up to Sundar; in their first meeting itself, she was sure that she would marry him. I fell in love with my character from the very beginning.”

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