It was quite a surprise to see Aahana Kumra up her glam quotient for Netflix’s Call My Agent: Bollywood. Adapted from the hit French show of the same name, the series, written by Abbas and Hussain Dalal, sees the actor as a talent agent in a company financially reeling from the sudden death of its founder.

“I have been fond of the [original],” says Kumra, adding that she is thrilled “to bring forth what goes on behind the scene”. “As someone who knows what goes into making actors, this is definitely going to be fun to watch. Given that this is also an untapped subject, I am excited to see the response from the audience.” The actor will be playing the role of Amal Ahmed, based on the character Andrea Martel, originally played by Camille Cottin, who is a great blend of vulnerability and sass. Kumra says Andrea and Amal have inevitable similarities, but there’s a desi touch to her. “Shaad [Ali, director] had a distinct vision for the character. While we can’t change the story, we have added a Bollywood touch to Amal. She is as Mumbaikar as one can be. So, we made her quirky and full-on filmi.”