Khushalii Kumar and Mahesh Manjrekar won hearts playing father and daughter in ‘Dulhaniya Le Aayegi’; actress describes it as a wonderful experience.
Khushalii Kumar has quietly been building her filmography through projects that stand on their own merit rather than the weight of her surname. Over the last few years, she has gravitated towards content-driven films, independent productions and emerging filmmakers, steadily carving a space for herself as an actor
Her appearance in India’s highest-rated OTT show ‘Sapne Vs Everyone 2’ came as a surprise to many, with the performance earning appreciation for its sincerity and offering audiences a different side of the actor. The project also reflected her willingness to step beyond conventional commercial spaces in favour of stories with a strong narrative focus.
That approach continues with Dulhaniya Le Aaeegi, a comedy directed by Akash Aditya Lamba and backed by an independent production house. The film sees Khushalii sharing screen space with seasoned actor Mahesh Manjrekar, a collaboration that reflects her conscious choice of working alongside critically-acclaimed actors while adding another performance-led project to her growing body of work.
Marking their first on-screen collaboration as a father-daughter duo, the film brings together Khushalii’s fresh screen presence with Mahesh Manjrekar’s celebrated acting prowess. With the film’s release, Khushalii reflected on the experience of working with the acclaimed actor and the invaluable learnings she took away from the collaboration.
A wonderful learning experience
Sharing her experience of working with him, Khushalii Kumar said, “Working with Mahesh ji was a wonderful learning experience. Even before Dulhaniya Le Aaeegi, he had told me that he doesn’t believe in giving scripts beforehand because he wants performances to feel fresh and instinctive. So I was mentally prepared for that process. Every scene was explained on the spot, and I simply reacted honestly to his emotions and the moment. It made the performances feel very real and spontaneous.”
Interestingly, her choices come at a time when content-first films are finding increasing acceptance among audiences. Rather than following a predictable trajectory, Khushalii’s filmography has gradually expanded across genres, from the thriller Dhokha: Round D Corner alongside R. Madhavan and the rooted drama Dedh Bigha Zameen with Pratik Gandhi, to the much-discussed series Sapne Vs Everyone and now comedy film Dulhaniya Le Aaeegi.
‘Dulhaniya Le Aaeegi’ promises to be a wholesome family entertainer packed with humour, emotions and heartwarming moments. Starring Khushalii Kumar, Mahesh Manjrekar, Piyush Mishra and an ensemble cast, the film is now successfully running in theatres.