Amitabh Bachchan and Rani Mukerji’s iconic film Black has completed 19 years and on this special occasion the makers have released the film on OTT platform, Netflix. Ayesha Kapur who essayed young Michelle McNally in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s cult film has expressed her thoughts on the same, especially after it was pulled down from YouTube.
Speaking with Hindustan Times, Ayesha Kapur stated that she accidentally stumbled upon Black in the ‘New Releases’ category on the streaming service. She exclaimed, ”I was like what’s happening? But more viewers will see it, including my friends from college in America. I was surprised that it wasn’t on any platform for the longest time. I think just being on OTT makes it more accessible.”
The 29-year old actress who received acclaim for Black also added that the film had its impact all over the world, “It had affected the blind and deaf community too. It’s become a cult film even in Korea. It’s crazy to think where all this film was travelled and the impact it made on people from different demographics,” she stated.
Ayesha Kapur further recalled,”I hadn’t been exposed to Bollywood at all. So I didn’t know exactly what I was getting into. I didn’t have that star complex or exposure and I could really play that part. I realised how intense playing Michelle was only later. But I fell so much in love with acting through the process. They didn’t treat me like a nine-year-old. They included me in the creative process helping me shine, and bringing out the best in me.”
Directed by the acclaimed filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali, “Black” unfolds a poignant narrative that delves into the profound relationship between a deaf-blind girl, Michelle McNally (played by Rani Mukerji), and her dedicated teacher, Debraj Sahai (portrayed by Amitabh Bachchan). Set against the backdrop of an unconventional bond that transcends barriers of communication and understanding, the film navigates through the complexities of human emotions with unparalleled sensitivity and depth.
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