Broken But Beautiful actor Akriti Singh talks about her new project SKIBIDI, says 'comedy is the most challenging genre...' - Exclusive

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Indian actress, creator and independent filmmaker Akriti Singh continues to expand her creative horizons, as she effortlessly switches between acting, theatre, and filmmaking. With a string of appearances in prominent projects like Bank Chor, Toofan Mail, Kaamyaab, and a number of acclaimed stage productions, Akriti Singh has steadily carved a space for herself with her grounded performances and thoughtful storytelling.

In an exclusive conversation with Moneycontrol, Akri titalks about the lessons she takes from the live audiences, the process of building the ensemble chemistry, and what she is delving into next as a storyteller.

Excerpts from the Interview: 

Ques: What drew you to comedy with SKIBIDI after Toofan Mail?

Akriti: Maybe because I love a good challenge and comedy is THE most challenging genre, especially in acting. I have been directing comedy on stage for a while now.

Most of my comedy plays are houseful and testing the material on a live audience, gave me a lot of confidence about writing comedy.

Eight Down Toofan was inspired by real life incidents, yet it had its humour and wit. I enjoy writing, performing & directing comedy. My next film SKIBIDI is an out & out comedy.

Ques: Did your acting background influence how you worked with this cast?

Akriti: Yes. For one it helps me understand how actors think / approach a role, a scene or a story.

SKIBIDI has an ensemble cast and it is because of my background in acting that I could make my actors develop a rare kind of chemistry & camaraderie during the workshops that we did pre-shoot. Because of which the scenes just sizzle on screen.

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Ques: What was the most unexpected learning on this film?

Akriti: SKIBIDI is shot 90% outdoors and the unexpected learning is if you find six people laughing at six different places on a road, they are probably shooting a movie.

Ques: How do you balance being an independent filmmaker with mainstream storytelling?

Akriti: I don’t categorise my work. Also mainstream these days could be a ‘viral reel’ shot by one person in a room. It is so wonderful to see how the structures are changing and giving way to a new cinema. My upcoming film SKIBIDI is something that has never been tried on Indian screens.

Ques: Can you share insights about your upcoming projects?

Akriti: I am working on adapting a murder mystery novel on film.