National

ETV Bharat / entertainment

Sonam Bajwa talks about Ananya Panday and Sara Ali Khan's access to Karan Johar, says, "If I get to do that..."

Sonam Bajwa claimed that because Sara Ali Khan and Ananya Panday are acquainted with filmmakers like Karan Johar, they have easier access to auditions.

Sonam Bajwa on Ananya Panday and Sara Ali Khan
Sonam Bajwa on Ananya Panday and Sara Ali Khan

By

Published : May 3, 2023, 12:00 PM IST

Hyderabad:Sonam Bajwa, who predominantly works in the Punjabi film industry, in a recent interview spoke about how Bollywood actors like Sara Ali Khan and Ananya Panday have easier access to auditions because they are familiar with directors like Karan Johar. In an interview, Sonam was asked about the one thing she would want to take from Bollywood newbies Ananya Panday and Sara Ali Khan. Responding to the question, Sonam first said she does not want anything and then went on comment on the said actors association with the filmmaker.

The Jind Mahi actor is currently occupied with her latest film's promotion as she gets ready for the release of her Punjabi flick Godday Godday Chaa. During a promotional interview, Sonam discussed how, in contrast to her, Bollywood stars had immediate access to directors. Sonam, who has made a name for herself in Punjabi films as well as Tamil and Telugu films, is yet to make her debut in Hindi films.

Talking about her peers in Bollywood, Sonam was asked if there was 'one thing' she would like to steal from 'young-age actresses'. When Sara Ali Khan and Ananya Panday's names were taken, Sonam said "nothing." However, after a pause, she added: "They can go to Karan Johar's house and discuss and get auditions,". If I get to do all of that..."

Prior to this, the actor also opened up about Hindi films and expressed her disappointment with the treatment she received from Bollywood. She narrated how she was to participate in Varun Dhawan's Street Dancer 3D (2020) song Sip Sip 2.0. However, the song was later chucked from the movie.

On the professional front, Sonam was last seen in the US Tour of The Entertainers alongside actors Akshay Kumar, Disha Patani, Nora Fatehi, Mouni Roy, and others. This year, she will also appear in Carry On Jatta 3. In the film, she will reunite with Gippy Grewal. It is directed by Smeep Kang and also stars Binnu Dhillon.

Also read:Carry on Jatta 3 official teaser out: Gippy Grewal and Sonam Bajwa come together for laugh riot

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

...view details