Published 17:04 IST, February 3rd 2021
Kriti Kharbanda worked through malaria for '14 Phere'; says she 'lost 6kgs' while shooting
Kriti Kharbanda opened up about the struggles of shooting while being severely unwell as she was down with Malaria during the shooting of 14 Phere.
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Kriti Kharbanda recently opened up to Bollywood Hungama about a particularly difficult time in her life. She recalled how when whole world was suffering because of COVID-19 pandemic, she was going through a double tumultuous period. In vember 2020, on top of fear caused by pandemic, actor also h to face fear of battling Malaria. She said that she suffered through a particularly b bout of disease. doctors h asked her to take rest for at least 3 weeks, but this was t what actor hered to. She h shooting for 14 Phere scheduled and she did t want to disrupt schedule.
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Kriti Kharbanda worked right through her illness
She continued interview saying that barely 10 days into disease when she was submerged in pains and aches, she went to work. hours that she pulled during shooting were alrey long, to begin with, but those hours while convalescing was downright excruciating. She remembered having to start each day by sitting for about 6 hours in hair and make-up. Dressing up as a bride for her part demanded those kinds of hours.
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While shooting in Luckw, y stayed on set for about 18 hours a day, she ded. Even with all make-up and costumes, effect of sickness finally started showing up on actor's face and body. She said she h lost six kilos during course of her illness. For a time she thought that she would t be able to continue with shooting and put film behind schedule. She was just pleased to be able to get through all of it as planned even if it took a toll on her personally.
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When asked how she mand to get through situation, Kriti Kharbanda credited 14 Phere cast who were very obliging and helpful. She particularly mentioned her co-star Vikrant Massey who was a great support to her. two, she said, got along really well and y complimented each or. y would spend time between takes talking or even playing games. two co-stars h a healthy understanding between each or.
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17:04 IST, February 3rd 2021