Esha Gupta on interacting with female officers for her act in One Day: Justice Delivered
Esha Gupta
Her cop act in Prakash Jha's Chakravyuh (2012) behind her, Esha Gupta is set to slip into the uniform again for her forthcoming film, One Day: Justice Delivered. Directed by Ashok Nanda, the offering sheds light on a special officer in the crime branch as she investigates the disappearance of a series of high profile individuals in Delhi.
In a bid do to up her performance, Gupta decided to walk an extra mile and interact with a group of female police officers as prep. "Playing a cop comes with its share of responsibility when compared to playing regular fictional characters. It was mandatory to portray such a character in its truest form, and give the audience an insight into the lives of women in the police force."
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With her character belonging to the interiors of North India, Gupta aspired to nab the nuances of women from the region. "I spent a week observing, among other things, their body language and ability to tackle situations. I met them during their time off as well, to see how they live their lives and maintain a work-life balance."
A source tells mid-day that the actor interacted with officers who primarily work on human-trafficking cases, to acquire an understanding of their experiences.
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