I was scared to shoot with a snake: Preity Zinta

Deepa Mehta’s acclaimed film Heaven On Earth is set to release in India as ‘Videsh’ and it has Preity playing a battered Punjabi housewife in Canada. Newcomer Vansh Bhardwaj plays Preity’s husband. Another co-star of the actress is a snake with whom Preity has many scenes.

"When I was told to shoot with the snake, I acted bold and told the unit that I want a real snake for the scenes, but when I saw the snake I got extremely scared. Still working on this film was the most enriching experience as an actor. When I am 80 years old and I'll look back, I'm sure 'Videsh' will be among the top five in the list of my favourite films," Preity told reporters in New Delhi.


Preity added that many people would identify with the film.

"Every scene in this film is some woman's story. It is intense and beautiful. I can't talk enough of the film. I just want every woman, man and family to go and watch this film. It is very important for people to support films like these, which showcase a real slice-of-life," Preity stressed.

Apparently, Preity’s performance in the film has impressed director Deepa Mehta a lot. Not to forget that Preity has already bagged the best actress award at the Chicago Film Festival.

Speaking about her role, Preity said: "When Deepa offered me this role, it was a dream come true. I knew it would be a huge step towards something different in my career. It was definitely a difficult role. But it has touched me. Normally we see either black or white characters in films. But very few films offer an actor to play grey characters that are closer to reality. But with this film I got an opportunity to play such a true character."

Shot in Toronto and Chandigarh, the film is slated for Indian release on March 27.



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