Having shot amidst the picturesque mountains for a film (Sita Ramam), in addition to a music video (Aise Na Chhoro Mujhe), Mrunal Thakur, a ‘journey addict’, shares an in depth bond with Kashmir and is one who wants no event to expertise its magnificence. She lately obtained to take pleasure in the tradition and artwork as soon as once more, having been roped in by Lenskart from their newest assortment—Gulmarg—which additionally options actor Ishwak Singh and captures the essence of all the things you’d anticipate from this magical area.
The actor, in an unique interview with Bazaar India, talks in regards to the Gulmarg assortment, taking pictures for the primary time in Kashmir, her first journey to the mountains, seeing snowfall for the very first time, and far more.
Harper’s Bazaar India: The marketing campaign advert seems to be nothing wanting a dream. It should have been quite a lot of enjoyable to shoot?
Mrunal Thakur: Kashmir is a dream. And we’re all conscious of how fairly and complex the karigari from Kashmir is. That’s what is mirrored within the assortment, which is rooted and ethnic. I had a good time taking pictures with Ishwak, who’s an extremely proficient artist. The glasses, which have some actually gorgeous designs on the frames, actually outline the tradition and the gathering. Proper from the outfits to the whole vibe of the shoot, the gathering was a dream and one thing that resonated with me.
HB: What in regards to the assortment do you suppose makes it extra than simply eyewear?
MT: The Gulmarg Assortment transcends the standard definition of eyewear via its distinctive fusion of artwork, tradition, and craftsmanship. Every bit on this assortment is a canvas that tells a narrative, drawing inspiration from the intricate pinjras of Kashmir. It isn’t nearly performance; it is a wearable celebration of custom and modernity. The meticulously carved temples and the fragile geometric patterns on the edges add a contact of creative aptitude, making every body an announcement piece. Lenskart has succeeded in creating extra than simply eyewear; the Gulmarg Assortment is an embodiment of the wealthy heritage of Kashmir and a testomony to the model’s dedication to elevating eyewear to a type of wearable artwork. Within the Gulmarg Assortment, your eyes develop into a canvas that displays your appreciation for artwork, craftsmanship, and cultural heritage. It isn’t simply eyewear; it is a assertion, a dialog starter, and a bit of artwork that you simply put on with pleasure.
HB: Your movie Sita Ramam had a number of scenes shot in Kashmir. What do you keep in mind probably the most from there?
MT: It was the primary time I shot in Kashmir. It was breathtaking. We all the time hear of the magic of Kashmir, however to be there and witness the magic. I’ve such fond recollections of enjoying within the snow, and having snow fights with my co-actors and crew. To seize the uncooked great thing about Kashmir via a lens and see it play out on the display screen was completely surreal to look at.
HB: The shoot of your music video Aise Na Chhoro Mujhe, noticed you and Guru Randhawa take pleasure in a snow battle. Are you the happiest once you go to the locations you like going to, on this case Kashmir?
MT: I’m a journey addict. Though these days I don’t get an opportunity to journey for leisure a lot as a result of all my journey is for work. However I attempt to seize the locations in my reminiscence and make psychological notes of locations I completely need to return to with my household, and my buddies. I’m actually the happiest in locations I like and sit up for with a fish of pleasure to see new locations and even revisit locations the place I’ve had nice recollections, on this case Kashmir. I can’t wait to return and discover the various locations of Kashmir in my leisure time.
HB: In cinema, places have the flexibility to be characters in themselves. Does a spot like Kashmir that’s so picturesque lend itself to cinema?
MT: In fact it does. Our cinema is so consultant of visuals, like once you consider romance you consider picturesque cities and snow-capped mountain. So sure, each location itself is a portray that lends itself to the story. Just like the falling of leaves will be romantic, the rain can denote a way of romance or disappointment. So the place one thing is shot, by itself, turns into an intergral a part of the story.
HB: When was the primary time you visited Kashmir? And what did you study from that journey?
MT: The primary time I went to Kashmir I used to be in seventh customary at school and I went with my dad and mom. I visited Gulmarg and noticed the tulip gardens, which was a mesmerising expertise. The following time I went for the shoot for a track with Guru Randhawa and at last most lately with Sita Ramam. It actually is a ‘heaven on earth’. It’s a should for everybody’s bucket listing. That track Yeh Haseen Waadiyan, Yeh Khula Aasman, actually embodies that place. I visited the apple orchards I keep in mind as a child insisting my father purchase them in bulk as a result of I used to be obsessive about consuming apples as a child.
HB: Seeing and doing one thing for the primary time is all the time particular. Inform us in regards to the time once you noticed snowfall for the primary time throughout your journey to Sonmarg?
MT: It was so gorgeous. When it began snowing, it was in Sonmarg. I turned a child, I used to be dancing and actually singing because it snowed. I began to seize movies of the second and made snow angels. The primary time I noticed snow was throughout Guru’s video, however the first time I witnessed snowfall was throughout Sita Ramam. I keep in mind it was chilly and I used to be ready within the automotive and Dulquer was giving a shot and it began snowing. I’m blessed to be an actor as a result of I get to journey and witness such moments.
HB: Contemplating how a lot you like travelling, what’s your 5-point information to somebody who’s by no means been to Kashmir?
MT: First, it’s important to go to tulip gardens. Most significantly, please carry heaters, particularly if you’re from a tropical place. Hold your toes, chest, and ears coated. Third is don’t miss the purchasing, it’s one of many greatest highlights. Fourth, the meals. Attempt all of the delicacies as a result of their meals is unbelievable. Purchase dry fruits from there. And don’t simply go there just for a few days; you want a correct two-three weeks to essentially see the great thing about Kashmir. And belief me, it’s some of the lovely locations you’ll ever go to.