'Cheer haran' sequence was taxing, exhausting: Pooja Sharma
Model-turned-actor Pooja Sharma, seen as Draupadi in mythological TV drama Mahabharata training ground for her and describes 'cheer haran' (disrobing) as the toughest shooting sequence.
Published: Wednesday,May 07, 2014 15:52 PM GMT-06:00
Model-turned-actor Pooja Sharma, seen as Draupadi in mythological TV drama Mahabharat, says the show has been a training ground for her and describes 'cheer haran' (disrobing) as the toughest shooting sequence.
The show, which went on air September 2013 on Star Plus, has already beamed the disrobing sequence.
"The 'cheer haran' sequence was a difficult one. It was demanding, taxing and physically very exhausting," Pooja said.
"And especially to understand the standards as to why these five men, who claim to be my husbands, are quiet on such a traumatic incident. And what was the reason that made them handicapped?" she added.
With no formal training in acting, for Pooja Mahabharat turned out to be a learning experience.
"My preparations happened on the set. I was one of the last few people to join the cast. There wasn't much time. I had a few meetings and discussions with the creative team, but beyond that the preparations happened slowly and gradually on the sets," Pooja told on the sets of the show here.
"From how to speak the language, how to cry, how to memorize your lines, the show has really been my training ground," added the actress, who sat for the interview in Draupadi's costume - red colored outfit paired with jeweleries.
She started her career as a television presenter, but the actress was always inclined towards performing arts.
"I hosted shows for Zoom Television, plus I have done a lot of ads too. And yes, I have also modeled for a lot of products," she said.
However, working in the show is not a cake walk, says the actress who gets drained physically because of the long hours and heavy costumes. And weather isn't very helpful either despite the fact that sets are closer to the beach here.
"Physically it is draining since it takes me long to dress up. It takes me at least two-and-half to three-hour every day to dress up because of the heavy costumes and jewellery. Also the shooting goes on for long hours, but besides that it has been an emotionally enriching experience."
In the show Draupadi is Lord Krishna's Sakhi (friend). How about off-screen? Saurabh Raaj Jain plays Krishna in the show.
"Saurabh is a very sweet person to work with. Most of my scenes are with him. He is very competent and a committed actor, so it's fun doing scenes with him."
"We both call each other 'Sakhi' and 'Sakha' off screen too. In the older series of 'Mahabharat', the friendship Krishna and Draupadi shared wasn't profoundly showcased. It was only established in this series," said the actress.
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Comments (48)
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9 years ago
In Cheer Haran sequence Pooja Sharmaa ur performance was awesome..Ur expression & dialogue delivery was perfect...U had made uscry.
9 years ago
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9 years ago
Hello dear.. where can i get Mahabharat with English Subtitle?? Thank you
9 years ago
she is the perfect draupadi for this show! Pooja is awesome
9 years ago
Always like Sakha and Sakhi... they are cemistry is very good
9 years ago
Pooja Sharma was born to play Draupadi... What a personality she has.. The way she walks, talks and laughs...just awesome. She has indeed portrayed Draupadi with perfection.
9 years ago
sakha sakhi r always awesome. keep rocking you both Saurabh and pooja.
9 years ago
tonight expecting more of sakha n sakhi good noon saurabh n his sakhi
9 years ago
Pooja Sharma as Draupadi is doing a fab job in Mahabharat. Must say she is an excellent newcomer.The best Draupadi is potrayed by her till now in the Mahabharat epic. Even Saurabh as Krishna looks perfect for his role. Hats off to the cvs for portraying such wonderful actors onscreen.
9 years ago