SEJAL IS A SHALLOW PERSON: ANUSHKA SHARMA

The actor says that she enjoys it when her philosophy is challenged by her on-screen character; it gives a creative high

Actor Anushka Sharma, (right) who plays the role of a Gujarati girl in Jab Harry Met Sejal, says she likes essaying a character that has different beliefs from her own.

Asked if the process of convincing oneself to believe in a character that one has to play on-screen gives her creative growth, Anushka said, “Yes, it does. I enjoy it when my philosophy is challenged by my on-screen character. Then I start analysing the mindset, the values and beliefs of the character. I start looking at things from a different perspective. As an actress, if I manage to do that on screen convincingly, I feel good.”

The story of Jab Harry Met Sejal, which features Shah Rukh Khan as Harry, revolves around how Sejal (Anushka) sets out on a journey with tourist guide Harry.

Giving a little insight into her character Sejal, Anushka said, “She is very superficial, doesn’t have any depth as a person. There is no similarity with me. But her morals and values of self-respect are something that I can relate to, ”

The shooting of the film took place in different places including Prague, Amsterdam, Vienna, Lisbon and Budapest. Sharing her experience of shooting films abroad, Anushka said meeting fans there is one of the best experiences. “I met some African fans, people from Italy and a girl from Spain who was so excited to see me and was talking about how she liked my film. It was a great feeling,” she added.

Jab Harry Met Sejal marks the third collaboration of SRK and Anushka who first appeared together in Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi. They also featured in Jab Tak Hai Jaan. “There is a certain respect and comfort we share. He is special,” said Anushka.