Even as '
Shivaay
' girl
Sayyeshaa
is keeping her fingers crossed for the success of her Bollywood debut, she says she would love to play her grandmother's role if and when the iconic 'Purab Aur Pashchim' (1970) is remade. And her hero? Apna
Ranbir Kapoor. .
Says Sayyeshaa, 'My favourite films of my grandmother are 'Purab Aur Paschim' and 'Padosan'. I won't be able to do what she did, but I would like to be a part of 'Purab Aur Paschim' if it is remade. It would be great if Ranbir Kapoor is cast opposite me.'
The newbie shudders at the thought of being compared to Sairaji. 'Though I might look like her, please don't compare us. She had a style of her own. I won't be able to live up to her legacy and body of work. I want to be accepted without being compared to anyone.'
In a way, Sayyeshaa is relieved that her dinner-table conversations don't revolve around movies. 'My grandmother has seen the trailer of 'Shivaay', but we don't talk about films. Our conversations are more about travelling, as my family loves to travel. I also discuss shopping with her. She is glamorous and owns the finest of things. She has beautiful shawls that she wants me to use,' she says.
The debutante also admits that she feels the pressure to live up to her family's name and reputation. 'There is no pressure from them, but I still feel it. I know people expect me to be a good actress. My grandfather (
Dilip Kumar) has done great work, and I can't even be compared to his toenail. Also, I have to maintain the respectability that my family has earned over the years,' she concludes.
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