Wamiqa Gabbi is now getting recognition for her latest film, 'Bhool Chuk Maaf', co-starring Rajkummar Rao. Having started her acting career at just 13 years old, she has shared the screen with some of Bollywood’s biggest names. However, there was a time when Wamiqa considered stepping away from the industry altogether. It was a brief role in the Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone film ’83 that reignited her passion for acting and reminded her why she fell in love with the craft in the first place.
Early Experiences and Learning on Set
During the promotion of 'Bhool Chuk Maaf' alongside Rajkummar Rao and director Karan Sharma, the actress reminisced about her early experiences working as a background artist on Imtiaz Ali’s films. She explained how much she absorbed the filmmaking process simply by watching the director and actors closely. Reflecting on those times, as reported in Indian Express, the actress said she was full of dreams back then. She was maybe in 7th grade, and that’s when she shot 'Jab We Met'. Her initial learnings of how to be on set came from her experience there. She used to observe the notes Imtiaz used to give, and she is glad that she was around him, Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan.
A Birthday Surprise on the Set
She also recounted a special moment from the sets of 'Love Aaj Kal', where Imtiaz had contacted her through email to join the project. During the shoot, her birthday happened, and despite being a background artist, the entire crew surprised her by ordering a cake and celebrating the occasion with her. This thoughtful gesture made a significant impact on her and remains a cherished memory.
Turning Point in ’83
Wamiqa reflected on a challenging phase in her career around 2019 when she felt her growth as an actor had come to a halt. During that time, she was working on a few films but wasn’t enjoying the process of learning anything new, and she felt disconnected from her craft. This led her to consider quitting acting altogether. However, she was offered a role in the film ’83. Although she was initially reluctant to take on a small part, she accepted it as an opportunity to visit London and gain clarity about her future in the profession. This experience ultimately helped her reconnect with her passion for acting.
About the Film ’83
Kabir Khan directed ’83, a film that boasted a cast including Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, Wamiqa Gabbi, Hardy Sandhu, Ammy Virk, Saqib Saleem, Pankaj Tripathi, and Tahir Raj Bhasin.
Career Growth Post ’83
Although Wamiqa’s role in ’83 was brief, it marked a turning point that brought her back into the spotlight. Since then, she has taken on key roles in television series like 'Jubilee' and 'Charlie Chopra' and the 'Mystery of the Solang Valley'. Her film career after ’83 has included projects such as 'Khufiya', 'Tabaah', 'Baby John', and most recently, 'Bhool Chuk Maaf'.
Early Experiences and Learning on Set
During the promotion of 'Bhool Chuk Maaf' alongside Rajkummar Rao and director Karan Sharma, the actress reminisced about her early experiences working as a background artist on Imtiaz Ali’s films. She explained how much she absorbed the filmmaking process simply by watching the director and actors closely. Reflecting on those times, as reported in Indian Express, the actress said she was full of dreams back then. She was maybe in 7th grade, and that’s when she shot 'Jab We Met'. Her initial learnings of how to be on set came from her experience there. She used to observe the notes Imtiaz used to give, and she is glad that she was around him, Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan.
A Birthday Surprise on the Set
She also recounted a special moment from the sets of 'Love Aaj Kal', where Imtiaz had contacted her through email to join the project. During the shoot, her birthday happened, and despite being a background artist, the entire crew surprised her by ordering a cake and celebrating the occasion with her. This thoughtful gesture made a significant impact on her and remains a cherished memory.
Turning Point in ’83
Wamiqa reflected on a challenging phase in her career around 2019 when she felt her growth as an actor had come to a halt. During that time, she was working on a few films but wasn’t enjoying the process of learning anything new, and she felt disconnected from her craft. This led her to consider quitting acting altogether. However, she was offered a role in the film ’83. Although she was initially reluctant to take on a small part, she accepted it as an opportunity to visit London and gain clarity about her future in the profession. This experience ultimately helped her reconnect with her passion for acting.
About the Film ’83
Kabir Khan directed ’83, a film that boasted a cast including Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, Wamiqa Gabbi, Hardy Sandhu, Ammy Virk, Saqib Saleem, Pankaj Tripathi, and Tahir Raj Bhasin.
Career Growth Post ’83
Although Wamiqa’s role in ’83 was brief, it marked a turning point that brought her back into the spotlight. Since then, she has taken on key roles in television series like 'Jubilee' and 'Charlie Chopra' and the 'Mystery of the Solang Valley'. Her film career after ’83 has included projects such as 'Khufiya', 'Tabaah', 'Baby John', and most recently, 'Bhool Chuk Maaf'.
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