Sara Ali Khan recently became emotional while reminiscing about her late 'Kedarnath' co-star, Sushant Singh Rajput. In an interview with Mid-Day, Sara credited Sushant for the success and appreciation she received for her debut film, highlighting his significant impact on her career. During the interview, Sara shared her heartfelt memories of working with Sushant.
She recalled a particular instance when she was struggling with a scene. «There was a moment when Gattu Sir (director Abhishek Kapoor) was rushing, and he and Sushant had worked together before. I went to Sushant and said, ‘I don’t know how to do this, there’s one line, just show me.’ He showed me, and I just copied him,» she recounted, visibly emotional.
Sara emphasized how much Sushant influenced her. «Being able to speak Hindi the way that I do is something that people appreciate about me. Whether it’s being as curious as I think I am, so much of it is Sushant. Any love I’ve gotten for 'Kedarnath,' and it’s a lot, it’s just all him. I can’t give you a memory without him,» she added with tears in her eyes.
'Kedarnath,' released in 2018, was Sara's debut film, set against the backdrop of the 2013 Uttarakhand flash floods. The movie portrayed a love story between a Muslim porter, played by Sushant, and a Hindu pilgrim, portrayed by Sara. The film was a box office success and holds a special place in Sara's heart.
Sushant Singh Rajput's untimely death on June 14, 2020, left a void in the film industry. His performance
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