Pragya Jaiswal opens up on her new film and chemistry with Nandamuri Balakrishna
Actress Pragya Jaiswal is eagerly waiting for his upcoming film Akhanda, featuring Nandamuri Balakrishna and directed by Boyapati Srinu. Recently the actress opened up about returning to Tollywood after two years, “Honestly speaking, I enjoyed pandemic, everyone got a long holiday which we always wanted. However, by the end of it, all of us were itching to go back to work. I feel so grateful and lucky to be part of this massive project with two huge names Boyapati sir and Balakrishna sir. “
Sharing the experience of contracting COVID-19 for a second time irrespective of taking two doses and following all measures, she said, “After I finished Akhanda shoot, next day I had cold and cough so to be on the safe side I got tested and was shocked to know that I tested positive. As this was the second, it wasn’t very difficult for me and also touchwood that it didn’t disturb the shoot.”
She also called Balakrishna a gem of a person and most down-to-earth actor, the beauty shared her working experience, “I know he is a huge star and first day when I was walking on the sets, I was kinda nervous but the moment I met him for the first time, oh my god, he is just so easy going and comfortable. Didn’t feel intimated at all and in a second all the nervousness disappeared, I think he is really a very good person, very humble and respected. it is not just me, Balakrishna sir treats everyone with the same kindness including spot boy, makeup artist, and everyone. His energy on the sets and down-to-earth nature despite being such a big star is amazing and it was absolutely wonderful working with him.”