

Sharing the screen with such stellar actors makes it even more special,” she said, refusing to divulge further details about the period drama. “This is my second association with Dharma (Productions), and I am excited about it because the story is beautiful, and the role is challenging. Next up for Sonakshi is another multi-starrer, the Abhishek Varman-directed Kalank, in which she is a part of the acting lineup alongside Varun Dhawan, Alia Bhatt, Aditya Roy Kapur, Madhuri Dixit and Sanjay Dutt. “It’s always a pleasure working with him.” “Since this was a dance number, I got the chance to pull Ajay’s leg as he hates dancing,” Sonakshi smiled, adding that her costar is one of those people who can pick up a conversation from where they left off, no matter how much time has lapsed.


The song marks a reunion of sorts for the actress and Ajay, who have previously shared screen space in films like Son of Sardaar and Action Jackson. Our version is a dance number with spruced-up music, lots of choreography and it’s nothing like the original song,” she added. “Helen aunty’s grace and charm are unmatched, and it would be foolish to even try to copy her. When asked if she feels the pressure to live up to the original’s success, Sona explains that the approach is never to imitate. It’s great that we can repackage these iconic songs and present them to today’s generation,” the actress said. “It’s a coincidence that my last performance to an iconic song also happened to be Helen aunty’s. In Indra Kumar’s multi-starrer comedy, the actress will be seen swinging her hips to the yesteryear classic “Mungda,” along with one of the film’s leads, Ajay Devgn.

Sonakshi Sinha on recreating a classic, reuniting with Ajay Devgn and why Rajjo’s world feels like homeĪfter featuring in the recreated version of “Mera Naam Chin Chin Chu” in Happy Phirr Bhag Jayegi, Sonakshi Sinha is stepping into Helen’s shoes yet again for Total Dhamaal.
