Ribhu Dasgupta reveals 'biggest incentive' of casting Parineeti in 'The Girl on the Train'

Actress Parineeti Chopra who is set to enthrall fans with her performance as an alcoholic divorcee Meera Chopra in upcoming psychological thriller Girl on Train recently received words of encourment from her director Ribhu Dasgupta. ace filmmaker in his conversation with Mid-Day explained ho casting Parineei as protagonist in film proved to be a curveball. Ribhu shares that he believes that Parineeti might t be obvious choice for film, yet he makes a revelation that ropin her on board was an incentive for him.

Ribhu Dasgupta about casting Parineeti Chopra

Amid all comments about actress being considered cast out of type in film, director shared his opinion on same and explained that casting Parineeti was an advant for him. He furr explained that if director kws a particular actor is terrific at her work and that she has t played such a role before, n that challenge for her to play that part will bring real essence to character. Or than this, it will also be beneficial for film from a large perspective. On or hand, Ladies Vs Ricky Behl actress has been quite vocal in past about wanting to give a break to her bubbly im and try her hands into a new genre.

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At last, director concluded and said that Ishaqzaade actress is one such celebrity in industry whom he feels will leave behind all work she has done before and will try to thrive on to a different character that she has never portrayed in any of her films to give her best shot. Being a Hindi adaptation of Paula Hawkins’s best-selling vel of same name, Dasgupta says he has added his own spin to murder mystery. director has made several changes to book to give it a more thrilling touch as per audience and has played more with storyline to make it more powerful and impactful. 

Netflix film Girl on Train also has an ensemble star cast including Kirti Kulhari, Aditi Rao Hydari, and Avinash Tiwary. It is Indian adaptation of Paula Hawkins’s best-selling vel of same name. Within a year of book hitting shelves in 2015, story was brought to big screen with Emily Blunt-starrer. 

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