'The Shameless': Auroshikha Dey was 'numb' after film's Cannes selection
Auroshikha Dey, acclaimed for her role in The Warrior Queen Of Jhansi, is set to showcase her latest film, The Shameless, at the 77th Cannes Film Festival. Directed by Konstantin Bojanov, the film features a diverse cast from India and Nepal and is a part of the official lineup this year. The movie will premiere in the Un Certain Regard section of the festival. In an interview with Zoom, Dey spoke about the project.
Dey expressed excitement over the Cannes selection
Upon learning about the film's selection for Cannes, Dey expressed her joy and honor. "I was numb for a fraction of a second because I was trying to find the perfect expression to show what was going on inside me." "I was totally over the moon, I was ecstatic. It is an honor to represent my film at such a prestigious platform and present it to the global audience," she said.
Why did she choose this role? She revealed
When asked why she chose the role, the actor said, "As an actor I always choose the roles that are unconventional and challenging as well. That is precisely what attracted me to my role in The Shameless." "Playing a part that is vastly different from who I am. Both challenging and immensely gratifying. That was one of the things that forced me to take up this part and bringing it alive on screen."
Dey is now seeking more work
Dey added, "Validation is something I do not look for," the actress revealed, adding, "If I am part of such good films, I am already validated." "But with this film, going on such a big platform, I am hoping for more good work to come my way, be it commercial, critical or webseries. I am a greedy actor." Her character, Durva "brings shades of gray to the narrative" and "forces the audience face the conflict."
'The Shameless's plot and Dey's expectations
Per IMDb, "After killing a cop in a Delhi brothel, Renuka takes refuge in a northern India community of sex workers. There, she begins a forbidden romance with the 17-year-old Devika. Against all odds, they try to forge their path to freedom." The film also stars Mita Vashisht, Tanmay Dhanania, Rohit Kokate, Pooja Joshi, and Radhika Bhandari.
