Janhvi Kapoor has spoken about the nightmares that her upcoming movie, Mili, gave her. She claimed that she eventually became ill as well.
The survival thriller Mili, starring actor Janhvi Kapoor, will be released this Friday. She described how the month-long film shoot damaged her physical and mental health before the movie’s release. She portrays a girl in the movie who spends hours locked inside a storage freezer.
The Hindi version of Mathukutty Xavier’s 2019 Malayalam hit Helen is titled Mili. The movie, which is allegedly based on real events, follows Janhvi’s character Mili as she fights for her life inside a freezer. The actor claims that the production crew built a special freezer where they spent 20 days filming at – 15 degrees Celsius.
At a press conference in Delhi, Janhvi recalled her experience and stated, “I remember it (the film) having a true toll on my mental health because I would come home after wrapping up the production and I would go to sleep and I got sick and had to take really strong medications for Within two to three days, even the director fell ill.
“It is not glamorous for sure if you spend 15 hours of your day in a freezer in a locked environment sobbing for the majority of the day, sometimes with a rat that keeps biting your fingers,” said Janhvi. She added that the director advised her to put on 7.5 kg for the movie in order to appear more relevant to the audience.
In addition to Janhvi, Mili also prominently includes Sunny Kaushal and Manoj Pahwa. Janhvi and her father Boney Kapoor, who is supporting the movie, are working together for the first time professionally. On November 4, 2022, the movie will be released in theatres. Janhvi will be seen in the upcoming films Bawaal and Mr. and Mrs. Mahi.
Filming the survival thriller “Mili” had a profound impact on Janhvi Kapoor’s physical and mental well-being. In the film, she portrays Mili Naudiyal, a nursing graduate who becomes trapped in a storage freezer, battling against time and the elements to survive. To authentically depict this harrowing experience, Kapoor underwent intense preparation and endured physically demanding conditions during the shoot.
Physical Challenges
The production team constructed a special freezer set where Kapoor spent approximately 15 hours daily over a month-long period. The environment was maintained at a temperature of minus 15 degrees Celsius to simulate the freezing conditions Mili would face. This exposure led Kapoor to fall ill, necessitating the use of severe painkillers for two to three days. She recalled, “I fell ill and I was on severe painkillers for two-three days and even the director was unwell.”
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Mental Health Impact
Beyond the physical toll, the immersive nature of the role affected Kapoor’s mental health. She experienced nightmares about being trapped in a freezer, reflecting the psychological strain of embodying such a character. Kapoor shared, “I remember it (film) taking a genuine toll on my mental health because I would come back home after wrapping up the shoot and I would go to sleep and dream that I was still in the freezer.”
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Preparation and Commitment
To prepare for the role, Kapoor gained 7.5 kilograms to appear more relatable to the audience. She also underwent extensive training to portray the physical and emotional aspects of her character convincingly. Despite the challenges, Kapoor’s dedication to authenticity in her performance was evident throughout.
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