Kriti Sanon recalls having an emotional breakdown while shooting an intense scene in Mimi; says, “Even after the cut, I kept crying” : Bollywood News

Kriti Sanon, who has been a part of some of the most popular films this year which includes Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Ulja Jiya, Crew, and her debut production Do Patti, has given memorable performances in quite a bit of films over the years – Mimi being one of them. Her role in the 2021 drama went on to win a National Award for her performance in the film which featured her in the role of a surrogate mother and it included a lot of emotional scenes.

Kriti Sanon recalls having an emotional breakdown while shooting an intense scene in Mimi; says, “Even after the cut, I kept crying”

In a recent podcast, Kriti Sanon recalled some of her most fond memories of the film and how the breakdown scene took a significant toll on her, revealing that it was the first time she continued crying even after the director called "cut.” During her interaction with Ranveer Allahbadia, Sanon admitted that the emotional intensity of the scene required a great deal of effort and emotional investment. The actress shared, “It is one of my most favorite shots of that film as an actor. In front of the mirror, when I put powder and then I throw everything, and then I go and I start tearing all the posters and all...It's a small scene but it requires a lot from within.

Kriti further added, “Some magic happened in that shot and for the first time in my life, even after the 'cut', I kept crying, which I felt would never happen with me.". Her performance as a surrogate mother, navigating the complexities of motherhood and personal sacrifice, left a lasting impact on audiences, earning her widespread acclaim and awards.

Kriti Sanon’s role earned her several accolades, including the Filmfare Award for Best Actress (Critics) and National Award for her performance in Mimi. The film also won other awards that included Panka Tripathi who won Filmfare and National Award for Best Supporting Actor and Saie Tamhankar who won Best Supporting Actress at Filmfare.

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