Actress Sonam Kapoor was initially apprehensive to take up the role in “Khoobsurat” remake as she did not want to be compared to Rekha, who starred in the original 1980 film.
“I was a little nervous to step into the shoes of Rekhaji. I was doubtful at first because comparisons will be there as Rekhaji had done the film so brilliantly and people will question how I will do it. But after reading the script, I was a bit relaxed. I found the character to be female-driven, it is an author backed role,” Sonam told PTI.
“There is not much that I have taken from her character as my role is quite different from the original,” she said. The 29-year-old actress plans to show the film to the veteran actress.
“When I told her about this film, she gave me her blessings. She is excited about the film. She is a close friend and we show her all our films,” Sonam added.
In real life, Sonam says she is more like her character Mili.
“Khoobsurat” is slated to release on September 19.