New Delhi: Amruta Subhash, actress known for her roles in projects like Konkona Sen Sharma’s ‘The Mirror’ and ‘Lust Stories 2’, recently shared her insights on shooting intimate scenes on camera and the difference in how male and female directors handle such scenes. She specifically recalled her experience shooting her first sex scene with director Anurag Kashyap in the popular series “Sacred Games 2” and highlighted Kashyap’s exceptional sensitivity throughout the process.
In an interaction with Netflix India, Amruta shared that during the filming of ‘Sacred Games 2,’ Anurag Kashyap displayed a remarkable level of understanding and consideration. He proactively reached out to Subhash and discussed her menstrual cycle with his direction team to ensure that the shoot for the sex scenes was scheduled at a time when she was most comfortable.
Subhash added, “He called the direction team. He was the one who asked me the question, what are your period dates, so they don’t schedule the sex scenes around that. ‘You will do it during your periods?’ He asked that.”
Subhash emphasized that sensitivity should not be limited by gender and applauded Kashyap for his inclusive approach. She stated, “This is beyond being a male or a female. He was so sensitive.” In ‘Sacred Games 2’, Subhash portrayed a RAW agent who turns Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s character, Ganesh Gaitonde, into a spy for the intelligence agency.
In addition to her role in ‘Sacred Games 2’, Subhash recently appeared alongside Tillotama Shome in “The Mirror,” directed by Konkona Sen Sharma. Interestingly, Subhash mentioned that during the narration of her character, she intentionally chose not to fully comprehend the role. According to an interview with The Indian Express, she explained, “Sometimes it is best not to understand your characters fully. Only then can you expand as a person. Even if you are saying the line ‘mujhe mazaa aa rahaa hai’ while essaying a character, it frees the actor too. That’s the kind of feeling I had.”
By sharing her positive experience and praising Anurag Kashyap’s approach, she encourages a more respectful and compassionate environment for actors, irrespective of their gender.