<p>She has been winning critics over with her acting skills. Kirti Kulhari has made a mark in the industry with her sensitive performances. In fact, her role as Falak in ‘Pink’ had made quite an impact and received much appreciation.</p>.<p>As she braces up for a new avatar in Madhur Bhandarkar’s ‘Indu Sarkar’, she took time off to speak to Anila Kurian about it. <br /><br />Tell us about ‘Indu Sarkar’.<br />It’s a film set during the Emergency period and I am playing a poet with a speech disability. Indu Sarkar, my character, goes through tough situations in life and the movie is about she finding her voice. <br /><br />How did you prepare for the role?<br />I had to meet a speech therapist to perfect my stammering. I didn’t know there were different types of it! I also met a psychologist who helped me understand what a child who grew up with mental trauma would be like. <br /><br />You’re also doing a film with Irrfan Khan...<br />Yes, it’s called ‘Raita’. It’s a quirky comedy and very different from ‘Indu Sarkar’. I can’t say anything more than this for now. <br /><br />Your proudest character so far...<br />It has to be Falak from‘Pink’. The film and the character are very special to me. I also enjoyed playing Indu Sarkar. It’s hard to choose between them. <br /><br />Do you get time to watch movies?<br />I honestly don’t get the time. But I do watch a lot of movies. I recently watched ‘Noor’, ‘Phillauri’, ‘The Zookeeper's Wife’ and ‘Out of Africa’.</p>.<p>What’s your comfort food?<br />The simple homemade ‘dal chawal’ is my favourite. I recently learnt how to make ‘Dahi poha’. I’m currently following an ayurvedic diet which requires me to cook. I’ve found those recipes to be satisfying as well. <br /><br />Something you’re terrible at.<br />Technology!</p>.<p>How bad are you at technology?<br />Oh, gosh! I recently learnt that you can share a Facebook post and on WhatsApp, there’s a way to send contacts without having to copy and paste it. <br /><br />Do you enjoy travelling?<br />Yes! Usually after a project, if time allows, my husband and I plan a vacation.<br /><br />Where did you go last?<br />I was in Europe for a 25-day trip. The best part of it was enjoying the beautiful scenery and a croissant and coffee every morning. Wish we had that concept in India! <br /><br />Do you have any hidden talents?<br />I rediscovered my love for cooking. I used to be a moody cook but now that I am on the ayurvedic diet, I’ve realised that cooking is not that hard to do and I enjoy every moment of it.</p>
<p>She has been winning critics over with her acting skills. Kirti Kulhari has made a mark in the industry with her sensitive performances. In fact, her role as Falak in ‘Pink’ had made quite an impact and received much appreciation.</p>.<p>As she braces up for a new avatar in Madhur Bhandarkar’s ‘Indu Sarkar’, she took time off to speak to Anila Kurian about it. <br /><br />Tell us about ‘Indu Sarkar’.<br />It’s a film set during the Emergency period and I am playing a poet with a speech disability. Indu Sarkar, my character, goes through tough situations in life and the movie is about she finding her voice. <br /><br />How did you prepare for the role?<br />I had to meet a speech therapist to perfect my stammering. I didn’t know there were different types of it! I also met a psychologist who helped me understand what a child who grew up with mental trauma would be like. <br /><br />You’re also doing a film with Irrfan Khan...<br />Yes, it’s called ‘Raita’. It’s a quirky comedy and very different from ‘Indu Sarkar’. I can’t say anything more than this for now. <br /><br />Your proudest character so far...<br />It has to be Falak from‘Pink’. The film and the character are very special to me. I also enjoyed playing Indu Sarkar. It’s hard to choose between them. <br /><br />Do you get time to watch movies?<br />I honestly don’t get the time. But I do watch a lot of movies. I recently watched ‘Noor’, ‘Phillauri’, ‘The Zookeeper's Wife’ and ‘Out of Africa’.</p>.<p>What’s your comfort food?<br />The simple homemade ‘dal chawal’ is my favourite. I recently learnt how to make ‘Dahi poha’. I’m currently following an ayurvedic diet which requires me to cook. I’ve found those recipes to be satisfying as well. <br /><br />Something you’re terrible at.<br />Technology!</p>.<p>How bad are you at technology?<br />Oh, gosh! I recently learnt that you can share a Facebook post and on WhatsApp, there’s a way to send contacts without having to copy and paste it. <br /><br />Do you enjoy travelling?<br />Yes! Usually after a project, if time allows, my husband and I plan a vacation.<br /><br />Where did you go last?<br />I was in Europe for a 25-day trip. The best part of it was enjoying the beautiful scenery and a croissant and coffee every morning. Wish we had that concept in India! <br /><br />Do you have any hidden talents?<br />I rediscovered my love for cooking. I used to be a moody cook but now that I am on the ayurvedic diet, I’ve realised that cooking is not that hard to do and I enjoy every moment of it.</p>