By Hindustan Times
By now, we all know that Prachi Desai is the ‘surprise’ package in Kunal Kohli’s Teri Meri Kahaani, though the truth was kept under wraps till the film’s release. Explaining her reasons for doing the cameo, the actor says, “Kunal needed a known face, someone you wouldn’t expect to peer; somewhat like Salman’s (Khan) appearance in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998). And that i desired to work with a director of his calibre.”
Prachi may be hopeful that this appearance will result in other roles opposite Shahid: “Now that the audience has seen Shahid (Kapoor) and me together, I’m hoping filmmakers include offers of a full-fledged role. And after Bol Bachchan and that i Me Aur Main (she has major roles in both upcoming films), I’m sure no person will approach me with abbreviated appearances.”
On the sets of Teri Meri Kahaani, Prachi admits that she and Shahid barely spoke for the primary few days: “He’d be busy together with his scenes. He’s very reserved and shy,” she says.
The ice broke, in true filmi fashion, in an elevator. After a day’s shoot, Shahid was on his solution to visit Ahmed Khan, his best friend, and learnt that Prachi lives within the same building.
“I think we make a cute couple on-screen. I'VE my fingers crossed that he and that i get a possibility to interact again soon,” she says, adding that she’s aware that Kunal is planning another love story.
The film also gave Prachi an opportunity to revisit the 1960s, the era of a few of her favourite actors– Audrey Hepburn, Sadhana, Sharmila Tagore and Mumtaz. “They were the ‘originals’; beautiful and innocent. You continue to remember the Sadhana cut and Sharmilaji’s dimples,” she says.
The fashion-conscious Prachi says she loved experimenting with a distinct hairstyle in every scene. “The bouffant, side-plaits, bangs, I ATTEMPTED all of them (in Teri Meri Kahaani). And that i think I'LL carry it off in real life too.”
