Sonakshi Sinha says dad Shatrughan wanted her to join police; she sent him 1st pic after landing cop’s role in Dahaad

Actor Sonakshi Sinha has opened up about father-actor Shatrughan Sinha’s response to her function as a cop within the upcoming collection Dahaad. In a brand new interview, Sonakshi revealed that in her childhood Shatrughan Sinha would inform his mates that his daughter would grow to be a police officer. She added that Shatrughan is ‘very eager to observe the present’. (Also Read | Sonakshi Sinha reveals there was a time when she stated no to each movie supply)

Sonakshi has a particular reference to police uniforms. She made her debut in Dabangg (2010) reverse Salman Khan who performed a cop. She was additionally part of Rowdy Rathore (2012) reverse Akshay Kumar, who essayed the function of a police officer. Now, the actor herself has donned the police uniform for her debut OTT collection Dahaad.

In an interview with news company ANI, Sonakshi stated, “I was looking for a powerful character for a long time. It’s a very interesting character. There are fun elements too. I have played such an important character after a long long time. Abhi toh dil dahaad dahaad kar raha hai… Dil dhadak raha hai. Par excitement mein. (The heart beats faster due to excitement) The show marks my debut on the OTT platform as well. For the first time, the audience is going to watch me in a long format series.”

Speaking about Shatrughan’s response, Sonakshi stated, “Papa bohat khush hai. (Papa is very happy). When I was a child, Papa used to tell his friends, ‘My daughter would be a police officer’. So after donning the uniform, I sent him the first photo and told Papa, ‘I have fulfilled your dreams…’ He is very keen to watch the show.” Sonakshi has learnt bike using, judo and motion stunts for the drama.

Dahaad is created by Reema Kagti and Zoya Akhtar. It has been directed by Reema together with Ruchika Oberoi. The collection additionally stars Gulshan Devaiah, and Sohum Shah in pivotal roles. Dahaad is all set to stream on Prime Video from May 12, 2023.

In the collection, Sonakshi will essay the function of a police officer sizzling on the heels of a serial killer. She will attempt to clear up a case the place ladies are mysteriously discovered lifeless in public loos.