Sheetal Menon recalls being unsure of acting when approached for a role in Lijo Jose Pellissery’s Dilkashi

Sheetal Menon

Duet, the short film directed by Sheetal Menon, has finally released after a wait of almost three years. But that isn't the only reason behind the director's excitement. Acting has come knocking at Menon's door again - she revealed to mid-day that she plays a small role in Lijo Jose Pellissery's directorial venture, Dilkashi, which stars Zahaan Kapoor and Abhay Verma.

"After getting into writing and directing, I have become isolated in my own space. Suddenly, when this call happened, I was wondering whether I could really act," recalled Menon, who was last seen in Made in Heaven 2.

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She voiced her apprehensions to Pellissery, who is making his Hindi film debut with the romantic drama. "The first thing I told Lijo was, ‘I don't remember the last time I faced the camera. So, I won't remember the dialogues!' He [assured me] saying, ‘You'll be okay. Don't worry.' So, I went with that faith," she smiled. How was it working with the acclaimed director of Jallikattu (2019) fame? "It has turned out fabulous. It has young faces. I am so happy for Lijo and that I am also a small part of it."

Sheetal Menon's acting projects:

>> ‘Made In Heaven 2' (2023)
>> ‘Siblings' (2019)
>> ‘David' (2013)
>> ‘Shaitaan' (2011)

‘Dilkashi' marks Lijo Jose Pellissery's Hindi film debut