Saba azad, who stars in the upcoming thriller, ‘bandar’, believes acting goes beyond lived and shared life experiences. She Emphasized that Empathy is the foundation of a performance. She added that the ability to connect with a character, despite the moral complexities can be important.Speaking about her role as khushi in the film, She Told IANS, “Acting isn’T about having the same experiences as the characters we play, it’s beece with Ambigious a Situation they find themselves in. I did my best to Empathise with khushi. ” The film required her to step into a morally complex space, one that Demanded Sensitivity Rather Than Judgment.
Tiff 2025 Premiere of ‘Bandar’ and Anurag kashyap ‘s impact
‘Bandar’ Premied in the Special Presentations Section at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival (Tiff) on September 6, 2025. It Drew Strong Reactions from audiences. Saba azad said that anurag kashyap’s storytelling has always connected with viewers, and this film is no exception. She said that anurag kashyap’s films sty with the audiences long after one leaves the cinema. Saba says that ‘bandar’ also will give the audiences the same impact and will definitely stir up a conversation and brings up contradictory emotions in different individuals. Saba says, “You may like it, you may hate it but be able to ignore it.”
Bobby deol And others in the cast
AlongSide saba, the film also features bobby deol, Sanya Malhotra, and Sapna Pabbi. Talking to mid day, anurag kashyap reveled why bobby deol was chown to play the protagonist in the movie. The director said, “The story is of a has -be. Bobby undertands what failure means. Meanwhile, saba azad also shared her experience of working with the ‘animal’ actor. She said that bobby is a genetic actor who is so vulneable in the movie. Saba feels ‘wonderful’ to work with bobby deol in ‘bandar’.
