Shefali Shah spoke about the changing landscape of roles for older women in the entertainment industry. She noted that women were previously cast in supporting roles after the age of 25. They were considered an accessory in films and shows. However, nowadays, older women are being offered lead roles and are the center of shows and films.
Shah, who starred in Netflix's Delhi Crime Season 2 and Darlings, stated that she does not believe in method acting. While discussing her process of getting into character, she stressed the importance of conversations with directors and actors to understand the character's backstory and motivations. She emphasized that she wants to be recognized for her characters rather than her own performance.
Shefali Shah also revealed that she will be seen in Delhi Crime Season 2. The show is highly anticipated by fans. Last year, Shah acted in three films and two web series, including Human, Jalsa, and Doctor G, in addition to Darlings and Delhi Crime Season 2. She received critical acclaim for her portrayal of DCP Vartika Chaturvedi in Delhi Crime.
During the podcast, Shefali also said she does not believe in method acting. She said, “Marne ka scene hai to kya marne wale ho? Kisi ko marne ka scene hai to kya sach much maroge (will you die in the dying scene, will you actually beat someone in a violent scene)? You can't do that. But there is a lot of thought, conversations with the director, actors. What is she, where she's come from? What you are seeing is three months of the life, a slice of life. What is built up to it to who she's become. I don't want to be known as ‘Shefali did a good role’. I rather be recognised as the character.”
