Gauahar Khan has said that she would have been a superstar if her debut film, Rocket Singh, were to be released in today’s times. Gauahar was speaking with Bollywood Bubble in a new interview when she also recalled how Rishi Kapoor praised her in the film and called her the ‘best thing’ about the 2009 movie.
In the new interview, she also praised the film, its actors, and writer, adding that it came way ahead of its time. It came at a time when the industry was not ready for a film like that, Gauahar Khan said. She added that Rocket Singh was a simple film that was strong on paper as well as performances and would have bagged all awards. She also recalled having been nominated for two awards and bagging one of those.
Reminded that despite being a YRF film featuring Ranbir Kapoor, Rocket Singh did not work as well for her as it should have, Gauahar told the YouTube channel, “I think the times have changed. If Rocket Singh had to be released today. If it had been released today, I would probably have been the next superstar to hit the market. But I also believe that everything happens for the best.
If I had not debuted with Rocket Singh, I would not be the actor I am today. I was exposed right at the beginning to a director like Shimit Amin, and the production house YRF treated me really well, Jaideep Sahni helped me recognize and realize the actor I am. He told me not to change nor to be after who I co-star with, but focus on the instincts of an actor.”
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