📌 Key Points
- Sai Pallavi chose “Ek Din” for its light tone, reminiscent of “Before Sunrise.”
- Her Bollywood debut, “Ek Din,” opened to mixed reviews and poor box office performance.
- “Before Sunrise” is a 1995 Hollywood film about two strangers meeting on a train.
- “Ek Din” is a remake of the 2016 Thai film “One Day.”
Sai Pallavi recently opened up about her Bollywood debut, “Ek Din,” revealing her initial excitement stemmed from its perceived similarity to the classic film “Before Sunrise.” Despite her hopes for a lighthearted role, the film’s reception and her own feelings led to a candid admission to Aamir Khan.
Sai Pallavi’s “Before Sunrise” Inspiration
Sai Pallavi has shared what made her say yes to the script of Ek Din , which has released in theatres last Friday. The romantic drama, which marked her acting debut in Bollywood, opened to mixed reviews and has found no takers at the box office so far. Sai, who was speaking to co-star Junaid Khan in a candid chat, shared that the script of Ek Din reminded her of Before Sunrise.
Sai replied, “It is not about the scale of a film that drives me. At that point of time in my life, I had done a lot of films which were heavy and I wanted to do something that was light… that did not have me carry a lot of trauma through the making and even after. So when the script came along, I thought this is going to be in the zone of Before Sunrise. Because I like Before Sunrise and I thought this is going to be like that.”
“Ek Din” Box Office & Critical Reception
Before Sunrise is a beloved Hollywood film which released in 1995. Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy starred in the Richard Linklater film. It followed the journey of two strangers who cross paths on a train journey and decide to spend an evening together. Ethan played Jesse, an American student travelling Europe, while Julie Delpy played the character of Céline, who is a French student visiting relatives. Since then, both of the actors returned to star in two sequels- Before Sunset, and Before Midnight.
The “Miscast” Confession to Aamir Khan
Ek Din is a remake of the 2016 Thai film One Day, which follows a young man who falls in love with his colleague but lacks the courage to confess his feelings. He wishes to be with her for just one day, and to his astonishment, the wish comes true.
Sai Pallavi’s journey with “Ek Din” highlights the complexities of film choices, from initial inspiration to the harsh realities of audience reception. Her honest reflection on feeling “miscast” offers a rare glimpse into an actor’s self-assessment.
