Triptii Dimri Talks About Her Controversial Role in Ranbir Kapoor Starrer Animal

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SEPTEMBER 26,2024

Triptii Dimri, one of Bollywood's rising stars, recently opened up about her challenging role in Animal, a film directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga. In the movie, Dimri plays Zoya, a character that sparked significant debate for its portrayal of gender dynamics. Critics called the film misogynistic and accused it of promoting toxic masculinity. Dimri addressed these concerns at the India Today Mumbai Conclave 2024, offering insights into her creative choices and experience with the role.

Triptii Talks About Stepping Out of Her Comfort Zone

At the event held on September 25, Triptii Dimri participated in a session titled 'Struggles to Stardom: The Untold Story of My Bollywood Breakthrough.' During the session, she explained why she took on the role of Zoya, a character different from her previous roles in Bulbbul and Qala.

'For me, I don't like staying in my comfort zone. With Bulbbul and Qala, I found that comfort, and while I love drama, being on those sets always energised me. However, when Animal came along, I found it truly challenging,' she explained. This shift from comfort to challenge was a conscious decision for the actress, who constantly seeks roles that push her boundaries.

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Dimri was particularly drawn to Zoya's character because of the complexity it offered. 'As an actor, it's important to take on something that pushes you. Every time I get a role, I feel like it's both scary and challenging. That's exactly how I felt when Sandeep Sir explained Zoya's character to me. She seemed both brave and innocent at the same time, and that excited me. I'm always looking for roles that offer something different.'

Dimri emphasised that Zoya's multidimensional personality was both a challenge and a source of excitement. 'I would approach Zoya's character exactly the same way I did. As humans, we all have different shadesmdashgood, bad, and even ugly. I feel that films allow us to explore these sides.'

Despite the controversy, Animal performed remarkably well at the box office. Co-starring Ranbir Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna, Bobby Deol, and Anil Kapoor, the film became one of the highest-grossing Indian films of the year. The story revolves around Rannvijay Singh (played by Ranbir Kapoor), who embarks on a quest for revenge after learning about an assassination attempt on his father, Balbir Singh (Anil Kapoor).

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Triptii Dimri on the Work Front

On the work front, Triptii Dimri was last seen in Bad Newz alongside Vicky Kaushal. Fans can look forward to seeing her in Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video, where she stars opposite Rajkummar Rao. Additionally, Dimri is set to appear in the much-anticipated Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, which releases in theatres on November 1. This film will reunite Kartik Aaryan and Vidya Balan, adding to the excitement surrounding the release.