Amruta Khanvilkar recalls the challenges of shooting in South Africa for Hansal Mehta and Jai Mehta’s Lootere

Amruta Khanvilkar is all set to feature in Hansal Mehta's Lootere.

Renowned for her roles in acclaimed films such as ‘Raazi,’ ‘Satyameva Jayate,’ and ‘Malang,’ Amruta Khanvilkar is set to grace screens once again in the eagerly awaited thriller ‘Lootere,’ scheduled for release on Disney+ Hotstar from March 22. The series also stars Rajat Kapoor, Vivek Gomber, and Aamir Ali.

Amruta Khanvilkar on shooting for Lootere

Returning to both Bollywood and the OTT space with ‘Lootere,’ Amruta expresses her honour and privilege in collaborating with the show’s creators, including director Hansal Mehta and his son Jai Mehta. “I believe the greatest contribution Jai and Hansal sir made to ‘Lootere’ is their humility, despite their significant success. Their grounded nature inspired everyone on set, from the cast to the crew, to go above and beyond,” she shares.

Amruta Khanvilkar

“Shooting in South Africa presented its challenges, but they remained steadfast with the entire cast through the most dangerous and risky situations. Some individuals spent more than 5 to 6 months in South Africa, yet there were no complaints. This speaks volumes about the assurance and support Hansal sir and Jai provided us as creators. Their profound respect for the cast and crew resonated throughout, and they treated us exceptionally well,” Amruta concludes.

Amruta has been a leading face of television post which she transitioned to OTT space and even did films. She was praised for her act in Chandra

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