Kalki Koechlin: It's actor's job to break stereotype
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Kalki Koechlin isn't very typecast actress in Bollywood says she has been typecast several times in Bollywood but believes that only an actor can break a stereotype.
Kalki told to tabloid, "I have been typecast every time. While after 'Dev D', I got offers for many roles of a prostitute, people offered me roles of a spoilt brat and a physically disabled after the release of 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara' and 'Margarita with a Straw'. "Therefore, I think you are only as old as your last film. However, it is my job to break that stereotype and choose the right script to change your image."
Kalki gave better insight into, "I think all the characters in the film, including mine, go through quite a tumultuous journey where none of them talks about their problems with each other. Nevertheless, after a certain point of time, there is an emotional outburst. So, the story of this family is quite close to reality."
Kalki on choosing her vulnerable projects said, "There is a famous quote by poet Maya Angelou that says the combination of strength and tenderness is an unbeatable one. I think that is true for all human beings."
"When I see a character is strong, but not hardened by strength and has a sensitive mind, that is more interesting and real to me. "In the last few years, the awareness, dialogue, and talks have begun on gender equality, which is very encouraging."
She added in last, "In films like 'Queen' and 'Piku', women are leading the film. Having said that, these films come few and far between. We must not forget that it will take a few generations to bring the complete change. The first generation will become aware, second generation puts it into practice and perhaps from third generation it will continue."
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