Aahana Kumra: “We Girls Don’t Get The Chance To Play Characters Of Athletes That Much”

Actress Aahana Kumra wants to work in a sports film. She says, considering the physical fitness she has gained during the lockdown, she is prepared to take up such a role.

“It is a good time for us to explore different characters and meaty roles thanks to the revolution in the digital entertainment space. But I think we girls do not get the chance to play characters of athletes that much. I want to play a sports star, be part of a sports film in which I get a chance for physical transformation,” Aahana told IANS.

“Sports films on women are far and few in between. In our cinema, a lot of female characters are written and projected as ‘glamorous’. I like that too, but I wish that writers and directors tap into this side of stories, too. We get to play police officers, politicians or other professionals in films and shows but portraying a sports star would be exciting. It would allow me to combine my physical fitness and skill of acting in performance, in storytelling. During the lockdown, I have gained a certain physical strength,” Aahana Kumra added.