Chhorii a responsible horror film about societys deeper evil Nushrratt Bharuccha
Mumbai Nov 17 PTI Actor Nushrratt Bharuccha says she was moved by the message of her upcoming film Chhorii because it uses horror as a narrative device to drive home a larger point without being preachyProduced by T-Series Jack Davis Crypt TV and Abundantia Entertainment Chhorii is the remake of the critically-acclaimed 2017 Marathi horror LapachhapiFilmmaker Vishal Furia who directed the original has helmed the Hindi remakeIn the film Bharuccha plays an eight-month pregnant woman Sakshi who along with her husband is forced to seek shelter in an isolated house in a secluded village where she experiences events involving paranormal activityAs an actor Bharuccha said she wants her film choices to be a reflection of what she stands forIt is not just a horror film it is a responsible horror film Thats what Jack does with his films at Crypt TV – they have a way of communicating a deeper social evil something we should take cognisance of and bring a changeThats what the film stands for what stayed with me I am in the public eye I cannot not be responsible that there are a lot of people being influenced by me and I better have the right influence on them the actor told PTI in an interviewWhen Bharuccha was firstoffered the film what caught her attention was not only what the film intended to say but also the approach they took she saidOne of the things I spoke to Jack about was the narratives we choose as filmmakers to tell things that are wrong in our world We could make a preachy film and tell people to follow that But it might not affect them or stay with them It might not even consciously stir them to make that change in their livesWhy dont we do an out-and-out comedy film but tell them something important Why dont we use horror as a narrative to scare the wits out of them about something that will lead them to bring a change in their lives she askedChhorii is scheduled to be released on Amazon Prime Video on November 26 The film essentially chronicles Sakshis battle with mysterious evil forces who are after her and her unborn childThe actor known for her starring turns in hit buddy comedy films like the Pyaar Ka Punchnama franchise and Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety said Chhorri was an emotionally taxing filmChhorri takes a deep dive into the struggle of a woman trying to save her unborn baby as her sanity is affected by the sights of three mysterious kids and a charred monsterBharuccha said the director asked her to watch the original film to get an idea about what the project would demand from her as an artiste but the 36-year-old actor said she didnt want to limit her performance to that of the Marathi film I was told to watch the film so that I understand the project to mentally prepare myself for the physical and emotional stress or hardships I will have to go through He wanted me to choose the film knowing that so that I know what is going to happen and to be willing to put myself through the fireI told him that I am ready to go through that but dont make me watch the film as I didnt want to pre-empt it Sakshi doesnt know what is going to happen to her next and I wanted to retain that when I performed Fear is an instinctive reaction you cant replicate it So I didnt want an image of another film its reactions because then I wont be able to bring out something intrinsically new which is mine she addedBharuccha said she hopes Chhorii is able to break the horror template Hindi films are relegated to as she believes the upcoming movie truly tries to rise above the trappings of the genreI have watched a lot of horror films but they have all been Hollywood movies which is why I hope we are able to bring forth a different narrative of horror The reason why we havent made great horror films is because we are stuck in a similar sort of horror telling space We have not dwelled into the unknown she saidMita Vashisht Rajesh Jais Saurabh Goyal and Yaanea Bharadwaj also round out the cast of the movie PTI JUR RDS RDS
Mumbai Nov 17 PTI Actor Nushrratt Bharuccha says she was moved by the message of her upcoming film Chhorii because it uses horror as a narrative device to drive home a larger point without being preachyProduced by T-Series Jack Davis Crypt TV and Abundantia Entertainment Chhorii is the remake of the critically-acclaimed 2017 Marathi horror LapachhapiFilmmaker Vishal Furia who directed the original has helmed the Hindi remakeIn the film Bharuccha plays an eight-month pregnant woman Sakshi who along with her husband is forced to seek shelter in an isolated house in a secluded village where she experiences events involving paranormal activityAs an actor Bharuccha said she wants her film choices to be a reflection of what she stands forIt is not just a horror film it is a responsible horror film Thats what Jack does with his films at Crypt TV – they have a way of communicating a deeper social evil something we should take cognisance of and bring a changeThats what the film stands for what stayed with me I am in the public eye I cannot not be responsible that there are a lot of people being influenced by me and I better have the right influence on them the actor told PTI in an interviewWhen Bharuccha was firstoffered the film what caught her attention was not only what the film intended to say but also the approach they took she saidOne of the things I spoke to Jack about was the narratives we choose as filmmakers to tell things that are wrong in our world We could make a preachy film and tell people to follow that But it might not affect them or stay with them It might not even consciously stir them to make that change in their livesWhy dont we do an out-and-out comedy film but tell them something important Why dont we use horror as a narrative to scare the wits out of them about something that will lead them to bring a change in their lives she askedChhorii is scheduled to be released on Amazon Prime Video on November 26 The film essentially chronicles Sakshis battle with mysterious evil forces who are after her and her unborn childThe actor known for her starring turns in hit buddy comedy films like the Pyaar Ka Punchnama franchise and Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety said Chhorri was an emotionally taxing filmChhorri takes a deep dive into the struggle of a woman trying to save her unborn baby as her sanity is affected by the sights of three mysterious kids and a charred monsterBharuccha said the director asked her to watch the original film to get an idea about what the project would demand from her as an artiste but the 36-year-old actor said she didnt want to limit her performance to that of the Marathi film I was told to watch the film so that I understand the project to mentally prepare myself for the physical and emotional stress or hardships I will have to go through He wanted me to choose the film knowing that so that I know what is going to happen and to be willing to put myself through the fireI told him that I am ready to go through that but dont make me watch the film as I didnt want to pre-empt it Sakshi doesnt know what is going to happen to her next and I wanted to retain that when I performed Fear is an instinctive reaction you cant replicate it So I didnt want an image of another film its reactions because then I wont be able to bring out something intrinsically new which is mine she addedBharuccha said she hopes Chhorii is able to break the horror template Hindi films are relegated to as she believes the upcoming movie truly tries to rise above the trappings of the genreI have watched a lot of horror films but they have all been Hollywood movies which is why I hope we are able to bring forth a different narrative of horror The reason why we havent made great horror films is because we are stuck in a similar sort of horror telling space We have not dwelled into the unknown she saidMita Vashisht Rajesh Jais Saurabh Goyal and Yaanea Bharadwaj also round out the cast of the movie PTI JUR RDS RDS
