Anushka is known for her work in films like Highway and Bombay Velvet
New Delhi:
The trend of female centric films finding a place in Bollywood is hailed by many, but Anushka Sharma has an entirely different point of view. The actress says films should not be differentiated on the basis of gender as the key to a good movie lies in its storyline.
"I don't think that a film should be known as 'male-centric' or 'female-centric', but it should be known for the story. That would be really nice and viable too. I think NH10 could have been done equally well by anybody else and it's not a 'female-centric' or 'male-centric' film. It's the story that will appeal to the audience," Anushka, who is brand ambassador for a food brand, told IANS in an email interview.
After walking the ramp as a model, Anushka made her film debut opposite Shah Rukh Khan in 2008's Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi.
The journey to stardom was not smooth and the actress had her share of setbacks with films like Patiala House, Badmaash Company and 2015's Bombay Velvet not doing too well at the box office.
The presence of strong female characters is the common thread that ties Anushka's films including Band Baaja Baaraat, Ladies vs Ricky Bahl, Jab Tak Hai Jaan, PK, NH10, Bombay Velvet or Dil Dhadakne Do.
The actress opted for a film with a strong message about honour killing and respect for women as she went behind camera as a producer with last year's NH10.
Asked about her criteria for picking projects as an actor or producer, the 27-year-old said she was inclined towards roles she could relate to.
"I always do stories that I believe in, characters that I find interesting and directors who I want to work with. All these factors have contributed while making choices and continue to as an actor and as a producer," said the actress who is the daughter of an army officer.
After a power packed NH10, Anushka has also announced her next production Phillauri. She is co-producing the film with Fox Star Studios, and will be sharing screen space with singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh and Suraj Sharma, of Life of Pi fame.
The actress asserts that 'there is no particular subject that I want to address, as a producer I want to make films that will appeal to the audience'.
Anushka's fans have lot of things to look forward to. She will be seen with Ranbir Kapoor and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, and with Salman Khan in Sultan, which is said to be a film based on a wrestler's life.
A lot of speculation has already surfaced around her film slate, and the actress is also excited about it.
"I will talk about them (the movies) but not now, Eid and Diwali is going to be special for me this year," the actress said.
"I don't think that a film should be known as 'male-centric' or 'female-centric', but it should be known for the story. That would be really nice and viable too. I think NH10 could have been done equally well by anybody else and it's not a 'female-centric' or 'male-centric' film. It's the story that will appeal to the audience," Anushka, who is brand ambassador for a food brand, told IANS in an email interview.
After walking the ramp as a model, Anushka made her film debut opposite Shah Rukh Khan in 2008's Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi.
The journey to stardom was not smooth and the actress had her share of setbacks with films like Patiala House, Badmaash Company and 2015's Bombay Velvet not doing too well at the box office.
The presence of strong female characters is the common thread that ties Anushka's films including Band Baaja Baaraat, Ladies vs Ricky Bahl, Jab Tak Hai Jaan, PK, NH10, Bombay Velvet or Dil Dhadakne Do.
The actress opted for a film with a strong message about honour killing and respect for women as she went behind camera as a producer with last year's NH10.
Asked about her criteria for picking projects as an actor or producer, the 27-year-old said she was inclined towards roles she could relate to.
"I always do stories that I believe in, characters that I find interesting and directors who I want to work with. All these factors have contributed while making choices and continue to as an actor and as a producer," said the actress who is the daughter of an army officer.
After a power packed NH10, Anushka has also announced her next production Phillauri. She is co-producing the film with Fox Star Studios, and will be sharing screen space with singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh and Suraj Sharma, of Life of Pi fame.
The actress asserts that 'there is no particular subject that I want to address, as a producer I want to make films that will appeal to the audience'.
Anushka's fans have lot of things to look forward to. She will be seen with Ranbir Kapoor and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, and with Salman Khan in Sultan, which is said to be a film based on a wrestler's life.
A lot of speculation has already surfaced around her film slate, and the actress is also excited about it.
"I will talk about them (the movies) but not now, Eid and Diwali is going to be special for me this year," the actress said.
