What is 'Victory'?

'Victory' is a film based on cricket. Cricket in our country is a sport that it is considered as a second religion for us. Since my childhood, I have been very interested in cricket and have been a huge fan of Sachin Tendulkar and now, of course Dhoni. So I feel very proud of that I am a part of a cricket based film and I really had fun shooting the film.

Can you tell us a little about your role in the film?

I play Nandini, a medical student from Jaisalmer who is a very good friend of Vijay Shekhawat. They share a very beautiful relationship and to the extent that Vijay Shekhawat's dream becomes Nandini's dream. It is a film about aspirations, dreams and sportsmanship. More importantly 'Victory' is also a film about the people you are surrounded with especially when you are in a profession which is very challenging and demands a lot from you. The people around you and your friends around you play a very important role in influencing you which eventually transcends in the way you play or you deliver at work. 'Victory' also portrays this aspect. The character of Nandini is a very interesting character for me to play in the film and I will always cherish this opportunity given to me by Ajitpal Mangat, the director of this film.

Which is your favourite music track from the film.

'Victory' is a sports film and the music in this film compliments the sport. 'Bala Utha' is my favourite song because it is truly a song that gears the passion in you to go out there and challenge anybody who dares to defy you. Besides that there is a romantic theme song which has a lot of romantic bonding between Vijay Shekhawat and Nandini. It is a very rare song where the lyrics written by Sayed Gulrez stands out and not the music beats. The songs have melody given by Anu Malik.

'Victory' is a sports based film. What place does it hold for you.

In the life of every sportsman, every cricketer or any sports he is in whether he is an actor, or in film industry, anybody who is a part of a very challenging profession, it is important that he is surrounded by like-minded people, positive and encouraging people and people who encourage him in the true spirit and not instigate him. I played a role that was very neutral in this film which was driven by sportsmanship spirit. Nandini stands for her own and does not get disillusioned or get carried away by success and fame.

There have been other film based on sports, how different is 'Victory'?

I would not like to compare any film because every film is different in its own way. What is so significant about 'Victory' is its screenplay. Today we have so many films which look very beautiful, fluffy and full of frills and fancies, but there is no essence. What really moved me about this film was its screenplay and script which is the true hero of 'Victory'… and of course our director Ajitpal, who has nurtured this film like his own baby and it is his debut film and he has really accentuated us as performers in the film.

Who do you admire the most amongst the current cricketers?

I was interested in cricket since my school days and everyone in my group was gung-go about Sachin Tendulkar and so was I. But today, I really admire Dhoni as the face of Indian team and as somebody who is representing the youth of our country. He really understands up to the the responsibility and the task given to him and the way he has got the young and the senior players together as a team is remarkable and he is really flourishing as a captain.

How was your experience working with Harman?

Harman was very familiar with the industry and the way it works because he comes from a film industry background. His father is a producer and Harman has also assisted him earlier. He was aware of the technical aspect like camera angles, lighting and sets. He was very professional from the day he came on sets and I never felt that I was working with a newcomer. In 'Victory', I see Harman play a regular boy from Jaisalmer and he has really worked hard to get the body language of a cricketer. It is really amazing to see him in the film as an actual cricketer and not as an actor who is performing.

Did you share the screen with any of the cricketers who are also featured in this film?

Well, they kept me away from the cricket pitches, grounds and the cricketers. It was only Harman's privilege (smiles).