The Royals’ Director Priyanka Ghose Calls Zeenat Aman ‘A True Maharani’
Priyanka Ghose recently opened up about working with veteran star Zeenat Aman in Netflix’s The Royals.
Excitement is palpable as The Royals, directed by Priyanka Ghose and Nupur Asthana, is finally streaming on Netflix. This marks the highly anticipated return of the legendary Zeenat Aman to the screen. Zeenat Aman last made a cameo in the 2019 epic war drama Panipat, starring Arjun Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt, and Kriti Sanon.
Now, Priyanka Ghose opened up about directing Aman in the modern-day Indian royal romantic comedy-drama, also featuring Ishaan Khatter and Bhumi Pednekar in lead roles.
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Priyanka Ghose, known for her work on thriller projects like Aarya Season 1 and the blockbuster The Night Manager, shared her experience of directing veteran actress Zeenat Aman in The Royals. Ghose described working with Aman as one of the standout moments of her career. She praised the legendary actress for her “child-like" enthusiasm and constant drive to learn new aspects of acting. “I was in awe of her. There’s a reputation that precedes her, and I was so excited to get the opportunity to work with her. She’s like a child despite the experience and stardom she has. It still felt so fresh every time she walked on set—she always had that quest to do better," Ghose told YS Life.
The Kolkata-born director further highlighted, “Despite the kind of grace and aura she (Zeenat Aman) has, she’s like a true maharani, and at the same time, a child with energy and hunger to prove her worth even now." Before marking her comeback on the screens after almost 6-8 years, the Hulchul actress also wowed everyone with her other professional stints like walking on the ramp and others.
In the same conversation, Priyanka Ghose then talked about her career trajectory. “Eventually, when I moved to Bombay at the age of 21, I wasn’t sure if I would become a director, but I started assisting directors and figuring my way out," she shared. But it seems destiny had some amazing plans for her.
The ace director, who made her entry into the world of glam and glitz as an intern with Mira Nair on The Namesake, has come a long way in her career. After assisting the directors of Rush, Karzzzz, and Anjaana Anjaani, she directed many advertisement films alongside Ram Madhvani. Years later, she was part of projects like The Night Manager, which was nominated for the Emmys, Broken But Beautiful Season 3, Aarya Season 1 and more.
“I have been privileged to direct one show after another, each being so different. That’s why I don’t get stereotyped; plus, my work doesn’t get monotonous. That excitement and challenge give me wings to fly. Then I’m able to explore a new genre, do it well, and I try to outdo myself," revealed Ghose while reflecting on her career.
Next, she has an action thriller under the banner of Roy Kapur Films in her pipeline.
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