After a long hiatus from comedy, Madhuri Dixit is set to make a comeback with her upcoming film 'Maa Behen'. The actress, who has explored every genre over her four-decade-long career, opened up about the joy of receiving fresh and exciting material at this stage of her career and discussed the challenges inherent in comedy.
Why Madhuri Dixit Finds Comedy Harder Than Intense Roles
Director Suresh Triveni, speaking to Hindustan Times, noted that comedy sets are often easier on actors as they don't require sustaining a high level of intensity through long shoot days. However, Madhuri countered that comedy presents its own unique challenges. "Intensity you can keep throughout, but the freshness - doing the same thing each time and keeping it fresh - is very difficult. The intensity you can carry throughout the day. You are angry or sad, but in this (comedy), it has to look like it's happening for the first time. That is difficult," she explained.
Madhuri Dixit on Her History with Comedy
Madhuri showcased her comic timing in several major masala entertainers of the 1990s, including 'Tezaab', 'Raja', and 'Dil'. "Those films used to have everything. There is comedy, romance, full masala. It wasn't that we didn't get to do it (comedy), but I hadn't done a comedy in between. This was something I could sink my teeth into," she said.
About 'Maa Behen'
'Maa Behen' features Madhuri Dixit alongside Triptii Dimri, Dharna Durga, and Ravi Kishan. The film is set to stream on Netflix starting June 4.
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