After some blockbuster performances in movies like Raazi and Malang Amruta Khanvilkar is all set with her new work Lootere. The series has been streaming on Disney+ Hotstar since March 22. As her fans waited to see her in her new role, the actress shared her experience and the challenges she faced during the filming of the series. Directed by Jai Mehta the upcoming web series under the leadership of Hansal Mehta, the filming of the web-series was filled with challenges. According to reports, the cast went through dangerous situations while giving their best performance in front of the camera.
The 39-year-old actress recently spoke about the challenges the crew faced while shooting in South Africa. Amruta said, “Shooting in South Africa is full of challenges, but they remained steadfast with the entire cast through the most dangerous and risky situations. Some individuals spent more than 5 to 6 months in South Africa, yet they never complained. This speaks about the assurance and support Hansal sir and Jai provided us as creators. Their profound respect for the cast and crew resonated throughout and they treated us exceptionally well.’
As she comes back to the Bollywood film industry and OTT, Amruta said that she feels honoured and privileged that she got the chance to work with Hanshal Mehta and his son Jai Mehta. She said, “I believe the greatest contribution Jai and Hansal sir made to Lootere is their humility, despite their significant success. Their grounded nature inspired all the cast and crew members, to go above and beyond.”
Director Jai Mehta sharing insights on the series stated that the main aim of holding the shooting in South Africa was to make the hijacking scene more realistic while mixing a different perspective to it. He said, “As a filmmaker, I am aware of our role in moulding perceptions through our creations. We needed to present a realistic depiction that encompasses not only the experiences of the victims but also the human aspects of the pirates and the people of Somalia.”
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