Aishwarya Rai Bachchan talks about portraying Nandini in her 1999 film Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam and 2022 film Ponniyn Selvan.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan recently discussed her experience playing Nandini in two different movies: the 1999 hit Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam and the 2022 Tamil film Ponniyin Selvan I, where she played Queen Nandini. She expressed gratitude for being able to portray powerful female characters. She will reprise her role as Nandini in Ponniyin Selvan II, which is set to be released in theaters on April 28th.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan opens up on playing Nandini in Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam and Ponniyin Selvan; says, “Beautiful coincidence na”
During a promotional press conference in Mumbai on Tuesday, Aishwarya was questioned about portraying her role as Nandini in the upcoming film. To which Aishwarya responded, “Beautiful coincidence na. It’s amazing na ki aisa hua bhi hai (it’s amazing to know that such a thing actually happened). In fact, yes even Nandini in Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam was very, very memorable. She has lived on people’s hearts and I am so, so thankful that I got to play Nandini then too and she has remained special for the audience and of course to me. And that was with Sanjay Bhansali ji and today of course with my Mani garu I got to play Nandini in Ponniyin Selvan. I mean that’s just tremendously a blessing that I got to play such strong women, such layered women and women with character that touches the lives of so many women out there. There is a relatability, so I’m very very very grateful.”
Aishwarya’s portrayal of Nandini was praised by critics and audiences alike, earning her the Filmfare Award for Best Actress. Her chemistry with co-star Salman Khan was also widely appreciated.
PS-2 features Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Chiyaan Vikram, Karthi, Trisha Krishnan, and Sobhita Dhulipala in leading roles and Sarathkumar, Prabhu, Lal, Kishore, Ashwin Kakumanu, and Aishwarya Lekshmi in supporting roles.
Subaskaran’s Lyca Productions presents PS-2. Jointly Produced by Madras Talkies and Lyca Productions, Directed by Mani Ratnam, and Music Composed by AR Rahman. PS-2 is slated for a worldwide release on 28th April 2023, in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam.
