Did You Know Nora Fatehi Was QUESTIONED If She 'Wanted To Be The Next Katrina Kaif'; Says, ‘So Many People Were Like…’
According to Nora Fatehi, she would frequently isolate herself in her room during her early days in Mumbai to practise her accent. People would frequently ask her if she 'wanted to be the next Katrina Kaif'. Recently, Nora made an appearance on stage during an awards ceremony, and her performance received high praise.
Nora said, “Whatever opportunities I have got have been very last minute and thankfully I was prepared. I remember staying locked up in my room and watching stuff on TV, working on my Hindi. I wouldn’t party or make boyfriends like the other girls. I realised in my second month in India I needed to tone down her Canadian accent, tone down my body language and work on my Hindi. I missed out on my brother’s wedding, his birthday, everything. So many people were like, ‘Do you want to be like the next Katrina Kaif'?" (Also Read: Nora Fatehi Gets BRUTALLY TROLLED For Dancing On ‘Naach Meri Rani’ With Rema; Netizens Say, ‘Didi Aap Utar Jaao Stage Se …’ (Watch Video))
“I knew I had to be prepared for whatever opportunity that came my way. Most of the projects I got were at the very last minute. I would work on my Hindi and such so that I was completely prepared for any opportunity coming my way. I knew I could only get one opportunity and if that did not work, I'd be (out of the game).”
Nora was Asked if she felt strange to let go of her identity and shape herself into Indian aesthetics for Bollywood. Nora asserted that it was okay if she "assimilated with the culture and people" of the location where she is employed. She continued by saying that even as a young child, she would temper her "Toronto-ness" when she spent the summer in Morocco. (Also Read: IIFA 2023: Over 70 Bollywood Celebs Including 20 A-List Stars Line Up For The Show!)
Since Nora initially began to work in Hindi films, she has appeared in unique dance songs in well-known films. Among many other songs, she contributed to 'Manhari,' 'Ittage Recchipodham,' and 'Temper.' She also participated in the reimagining of Sushmita Sen's well-known 'Dilbar' song.
