Soni Razdan, a seasoned actress, recounted her early aspirations to collaborate with the renowned director Shyam Benegal. To meet his typical casting style, she vividly transformed her hair to black, hoping to embody the iconic heroines like Smita Patil and Shabana Azmi. However, her efforts to catch Benegal’s eye were initially unsuccessful. Ultimately, she did secure roles in his acclaimed films, Mandi and Trikal.
