Daisy Shah who is Salman Khan’s discovery has had an exciting journey in the film industry… a journey filled with serpentine twists and turns. Yet, she has boldly followed her path and is now making her presence felt in films and the digital medium. Read on as Daisy candidly talks to Sumita Chakraborty about her journey, latest venture and of course, Salman Khan.
From a dancer to heroine, how has the journey been?
I’ll just rephrase the question; it’s not just a heroine. It’s from being an ‘extra’ to a heroine! That’s the entire journey of mine till date. I would say it has been an amazing experience! I have learned a lot of things along the way and there are a lot more things to learn too! And I just feel that I’m at the beginning of my rollercoaster right now! I’m looking forward to having a beautiful ride ahead.
Could you tell us about your OTT debut ‘Mystery Of The Tattoo’ and how was it working with Arjun Rampal in it?
I’m not sure whether ‘Mystery Of The Tattoo’ is releasing on OTT or in theatres. The makers have not given us the details about that right now. Working with Arjun was super fun, we did a lot of masti and together we pulled everyone’s legs on the sets. It was a lovely experience working with him; he is a very nice guy to work with!
“Working with Arjun (Rampal) was super fun, we did a lot of masti and together we pulled everyone’s legs on the sets.”
Could you share any anecdotes while shooting for it?
So the entire crew was from down south – they all understood Tamil and we clearly didn’t understand the language. So there was a language barrier but it was also fun; whenever the director would explain to us in Tamil, we’d have a blank face. And it wasn’t planned, it just happened randomly!
You debuted with Salman Khan, could you tell us something about him that nobody knows?
Yes, I have worked with Salman Sir and how can I tell you something about him that nobody knows. So, sorry I cannot spill the beans here.
You’re a good actor and brilliant dancer. Do you feel you’ve got your due from the industry?
First of all, thank you for the compliment! Secondly, if I have to say what I feel personally, then yes, I haven’t received my due yet. You know what they say, “Waqt se pehle kismat se zyada nahi milta”. So, I’m eagerly waiting for my time to come. But while waiting, you can’t just sit on the couch and wait. One needs to be on the move always! So, yes I’m doing my bit so, let’s see what the future has in store for me. My job is to keep working and getting the dues or not is in the hands of God!
“Yes, I haven’t received my due yet. You know what they say, “Waqt se pehle kismat se zyada nahi milta”. So, I’m eagerly waiting for my time to come.”
You’ve worked for Films and now digital… Is there any marked difference working on these diverse platforms?
See, work is work – whether it’s for films or for digital. I mean the same amount of hard work goes into them. So for me, I don’t think there are any differences in working on these two different platforms because it doesn’t mean if you have given your hundred percent in the film, you have to give just eighty percent for digital. Your consistency should be the same that’s what I feel and at the end of the day, it’s a medium so you need to put in your best.
“Who are we to decide who is an insider and who is an outsider? To be very honest, it’s all about luck.”
Could you tell us about your other projects?
Right now I’m dubbing for ‘Mystery Of The Tattoo’ I have shot for a short film is called ‘Elephant in the Room’ and there are a couple of singles that are yet to release and we are in talks for a web series – it should get concrete very soon so yes, the year ahead looks great. It looks very busy and I’m glad that this is going to happen to me and I’m always grateful to God.
There is a lot of debate on insiders versus outsiders. What’s your take on it?
Who are we to decide who is an insider and who is an outsider? To be very honest, it’s all about luck. Wherever you have to go, you’ll surely go if your luck is there with you! So for me, you’re meant to do the purpose you have in your life, it’s eventually going to show up for you or maybe you’re going to lead to that place. I feel the universe has its beautiful ways to make us do what we are meant to do. For me, I don’t consider anybody an insider or outsider I consider everybody as equal.
“I would say Salman sir is my fave costar because he paved an amazing role in my entire journey to date. From being an actor to teaching me so many things, I learned a lot from him and he is been an amazing mentor to me.”
Who are your favorite co-stars and why?
I think all of them! I’m not being biased here but I loved working with everybody. But if I have to specifically pick one, then I would say Salman sir because he paved an amazing role in my entire journey to date. From being an actor to teaching me so many things, I learned a lot from him and he is been an amazing mentor to me. So, I think it is Salman sir and will always be.
