Jyotika on working in Hindi OTT: ‘I am getting to do roles which I wouldn’t have got otherwise after forty’
Jyotika reflects on her unexpected return to Hindi cinema, emphasizing the unique roles she is now able to portray. She appreciates the challenges and differences in work culture between South Indian and Hindi film industries. The film 'System' showcases her alongside Ashutosh Gowariker and Sonakshi Sinha, highlighting a fresh approach to courtroom drama.
- ▪Jyotika's return to Hindi films was unplanned and driven by family considerations.
- ▪She finds the current phase of her career exciting, offering roles she wouldn't have received after turning forty.
- ▪The film 'System' features a unique portrayal of courtroom dynamics, emphasizing realism over sensationalism.
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Jyotika’s eyes summon fear in Chandramukhi, conceal heartbreak in Kaathal: The Core, and bring mystery in Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari’s upcoming courtroom drama System. Nearly twenty-six years after her Hindi debut, the actor finds herself in the middle of an unexpected second innings in Bollywood — one she says happened entirely by chance.“There was no conscious thought of coming to Hindi films. I came here for my kids and parents. After that, I started getting offers for work. It happened organically. I did a lot of films down South and because of that ground work, I am getting work in Hindi films now,” says Jyotika.
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