New Delhi: Actress Shruti Sodhi, who has predominantly worked in Punjabi and Telugu films, is all set to make her Hindi debut with Ab Dilli Door Nahi as the female lead opposite actor Imran Zahid. Directed by Kamal Chandra, the story of a small-town boy’s aspiration to become an IAS officer, is slated to release on May 12. Director Mahesh Bhatt will be seen doing a cameo in this film.
Explaining why she chose this film to make her Hindi debut, “I was looking for a good script in Hindi to play a good role. The character has a very strong part, and that film in a certain way. As much as the male lead. So, for me it was very attractive because there was so much to do with the variety of scenes in the film and a great way to deliver a good performance and make your presence felt There was an opportunity.”
Shruti further added, “Also, the fact that Mr. Mahesh Bhatt showed great faith in the script and was creatively involved, and things were done under his guidance made me feel very confident about this project. Also, The script was earlier a play which has been turned into a film so I believe it has gone through a series of fine tuning and hence I am very proud to have chosen this project as my Hindi debut. was sure.”
Giving details about her character she shares, “Niyati is a very strong, moral and ethically grounded girl with very clear values. He is shown as someone who has an inclination towards his family. Very tough decision for love which changes direction in the film which you will see.”
Describing her experience of working with Imran Zahid, she said, “It was great working with Imran. He was very thorough and well aware of his character. He put in a lot of research and worked really hard. Is it.” Written by Dinesh Gautam, the plot is inspired by the life of Delhi-based IAS officer Govind Jaiswal. Produced by Vinay Bhardwaj, Syed Z and Sanjay Mawar under the banner of Shining Sun Studios.