Bollywood star Disha Patani is all set to mark his much anticipated international success with the upcoming supernatural action thriller ‘Holiguards Saga – The Portal of Force.’ Directed by the Academy Award winner Kevin Spaceymarking her fifth project since her legal acquittal in the UK, the film features Disha in a pivotal role alongside a powerhouse global cast including Dolph Lundgren, Tyrese Gibson, Brianna Hildebrandand Eric Roberts. In a recent interview, the ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ actress candidly shed light on what it really takes to make it in Hollywood, stressing that actors cannot sit in India and hope to land roles in the world without navigating the complex technicalities of international auditions, talent representation, and visa logistics. Disha also reminisced about her experience filming with Spacey, praising his unique actor-centric directing style and collaborative morning workshops.
Disha Patani to work with Kevin Spacey
Speaking to Variety India, Disha said, “He (Kevin Spacey) is amazing. As an actor, he understands his actors. He is one of the best actors in the world. He gives his actors a lot of space to experiment. He tells us to draw from our own experiences. We are encouraged to think of questions like ‘How would you react in a situation like this?’ ‘Are you going to cry?’ ‘How do you feel?’ ‘How do you emote?’ Every morning, he would sit with us and take us to the scenery. I find it very special. I don’t think I’ve done that with any of the creators before. It’s also like taking some responsibility for understanding the character and giving it.
Disha Patani to crack Hollywood
The actress also spoke about her journey to Hollywood, shedding light on how factors such as representation, accessibility, auditions, and logistical aspects such as visas play an important role in the process. He said, “A lot depends on accessibility. The West focuses too much on audition templates. You have to audition for things. Sometimes, they just see your work and offer you projects and auditions. It also depends on the visa and other logistics. It’s all very technical. It’s a different country at the end of the day. But you have to be there. You can’t sit here and crack papers over there. You can audition from here, but it’s best to go there, stay a while, and do it. It is the same in any country. “
Disha Patani’s film ‘Holiguards Saga’
Directed by Kevin Spacey and written by Sergey Torchilin and Lado Okhotnikov, ‘Holiguards Saga – The Portal of Force’ is a supernatural action thriller. The star-studded cast includes Spacey himself, along with Dolph Lundgren, Tyrese Gibson, Brianna Hildebrand, Disha Patani, and Eric Roberts. The film had a private premiere in Berlin earlier this year in February, although a global release date is still awaited.
Disha Patani’s recent work
On the work front, Disha Patani was last seen on screen in ‘Welcome to the Jungle’.