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During a special interview, Indian actress Vaani Kapoor, who made her streaming debut with the Netflix original crime thriller series Mandala Murders,
discussed her character's evolution as she embraced the dual roles of a CBI officer and a physicist. In the discussion, she highlighted her commitment to authentically portraying a real police officer while drawing comparisons to Bollywood blockbusters such as Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan (2023) and Salman Khan's Tiger film franchise.
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In a conversation with us on Zoom, Vaani Kapoor shared her thoughts on her CBI officer character in Mandala Murders, stating, "That was entirely Gopi (Puthran, director) sir's vision. I didn't interfere, nor did I provide any suggestions on how she (her character) should be portrayed. Except for the sneakers part, I insisted, 'let her run, don’t give her boots.' He envisioned her in a specific way, and I adhered to that direction and adjusted accordingly. It’s t-shirts, pants, shirts, and jeans. It’s a style I often see women wear in professional settings."
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She added, "They rightly aimed to avoid (glamour) and not present it as if a Tiger 4 or a Pathaan film was unfolding. It’s about crafting a genuine world and a real police officer. I had minimal styling, and most of the time my hair was loose. Honestly, I didn’t focus on vanity; I found it quite liberating. It felt refreshing to look and feel different."
Kapoor wrapped up with, "I don’t believe that you can only perform if you look a certain way. It’s all about being authentic to the character you are portraying."
Check out the full interview:
Set in the imaginary town of Charandaspur, Uttar Pradesh, it intertwines elements of mystery, supernatural horror, and psychological thriller. The series follows detectives Rea Thomas and Vikram Singh as they delve into ritualistic murders associated with a clandestine cult, the Aayastis, and a legendary being known as Yast.
