Mumbai: The Arjun Reddy fame actor Shalini Pandey, who is all set to step into the Hindi film industry with Ranveer Singh starrer Jayeshbhai Jordaar, said that she couldn't have asked for a better Bollywood debut.
She also stated that the confirmation call from the Yash Raj banner for her debut movie is a huge validation for her acting career.
She said: "I couldn't have asked for a better Bollywood debut than Jayeshbhai Jordaar. I'm fortunate that I could impress my producer Maneesh Sharma and my director Divyang Thakkar in my auditions. I had worked really hard and it was a huge validation for my acting when I received the confirmation call from Yash Raj Films."
The 25-year-old actor who will be starring opposite Ranveer in her debut film said that it gives her enough confidence to express herself as an artist.
"The fact that I'm debuting opposite a powerhouse superstar like Ranveer Singh gives me the confidence to express myself as an artist and prove myself in the film. I know I have to give it all when I'm acting with him. In fact, I will give my 200 per cent because he will bring it on in every single scene and deliver a 200 per cent performance," she added.
Calling Ranveer a "genius," Shalini stated that she feels she will emerge out as a better actor after working with the Gully Boy actor.
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Mahanati star added: "He is a genius at adding layers after layers and nuances after nuances over what the script originally intended to do. So, it's amazing to be just in the same frame as him and pick up everything that he does and see his process as an actor. I think I will emerge as a better actor after doing Jayeshbhai Jordaar."
Written and helmed by debutant Divyang Thakkar, Jayeshbhai Jordaar will also star Aparshakti Khurana and Boman Irani in pivotal roles.
The comedy-drama will be Ranveer's next release after Kabir Khan's 83, in which the actor will portray the role of the former Indian cricket team captain Kapil Dev.
