<p>Actor Vidya Balan, says she interacted with forest officers to prepare for her role in the recently-released movie <em>Sherni</em>, which made her realise that their lives can be quite challenging. The powerhouse performer added that the film also helped her connect with nature.</p>.<p>"I met forest officers while working on Sherni to get a better understanding of their lives. I soon learnt it is tough to be in that line of work, The other big thing about working on it was that I got to explore the sights and sounds of the jungle. I also watched documentaries during my research " she told <em>DH</em>.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read |<a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/sherni-movie-review-vidya-balan-starrer-makes-a-decent-impact-998747.html" target="_blank"><strong> </strong>'Sherni' movie review: Vidya Balan-starrer makes a decent impact</a></strong><br /><br /><em>Sherni </em>has been directed by Amit Masurkar, who rose to fame with the critically-acclaimed film <em>Newton</em>, and revolves around a female forest officer's attempts at resolving human-wildlife conflict. It received praise for Vidya's performance and the realistic climax. The cast included seasoned actor Neeraj Kabi, Ila Arun, Sharat Saxena, Gopal Dutt and Mukul Chadha.</p>.<p>The film was to be released in theatres but that didn't happen due to the Covid-19 pandemic. It ultimately had a 'direct to OTT' premiere via Amazon Prime Video. This was Vidya's second consecutive movie released digitally, as<em> Shankuntala Devi </em>had the same route last year. <br /><br />Vidya, who began her Bollywood career with the 2005 release <em>Parineeta</em>, is widely regarded as one of the finest actors in the film industry. Her notable films include <em>The Dirty Picture</em>, <em>Bhool Bhulaiyaa</em>, <em>Kahaani</em>, and<em> Tumhari Sulu</em>. She also made her presence felt in Telugu and Tamil cinema with <em>NTR Kathanayakudu</em>/<em>NTR Mahanayakudu </em>and <em>Nerkonda Paarvai,</em> respectively. The perception is that <em>Sherni </em>is another feather in her cap.</p>.<p>She'll be hoping to keep the momentum going with her upcoming film, which reportedly marks her first collaboration with<em> Scam 1992 </em>actor Pratik Gandhi. She was to work on a web series based on former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's life but the project has been put on hold due to the pandemic. </p>
<p>Actor Vidya Balan, says she interacted with forest officers to prepare for her role in the recently-released movie <em>Sherni</em>, which made her realise that their lives can be quite challenging. The powerhouse performer added that the film also helped her connect with nature.</p>.<p>"I met forest officers while working on Sherni to get a better understanding of their lives. I soon learnt it is tough to be in that line of work, The other big thing about working on it was that I got to explore the sights and sounds of the jungle. I also watched documentaries during my research " she told <em>DH</em>.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read |<a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/sherni-movie-review-vidya-balan-starrer-makes-a-decent-impact-998747.html" target="_blank"><strong> </strong>'Sherni' movie review: Vidya Balan-starrer makes a decent impact</a></strong><br /><br /><em>Sherni </em>has been directed by Amit Masurkar, who rose to fame with the critically-acclaimed film <em>Newton</em>, and revolves around a female forest officer's attempts at resolving human-wildlife conflict. It received praise for Vidya's performance and the realistic climax. The cast included seasoned actor Neeraj Kabi, Ila Arun, Sharat Saxena, Gopal Dutt and Mukul Chadha.</p>.<p>The film was to be released in theatres but that didn't happen due to the Covid-19 pandemic. It ultimately had a 'direct to OTT' premiere via Amazon Prime Video. This was Vidya's second consecutive movie released digitally, as<em> Shankuntala Devi </em>had the same route last year. <br /><br />Vidya, who began her Bollywood career with the 2005 release <em>Parineeta</em>, is widely regarded as one of the finest actors in the film industry. Her notable films include <em>The Dirty Picture</em>, <em>Bhool Bhulaiyaa</em>, <em>Kahaani</em>, and<em> Tumhari Sulu</em>. She also made her presence felt in Telugu and Tamil cinema with <em>NTR Kathanayakudu</em>/<em>NTR Mahanayakudu </em>and <em>Nerkonda Paarvai,</em> respectively. The perception is that <em>Sherni </em>is another feather in her cap.</p>.<p>She'll be hoping to keep the momentum going with her upcoming film, which reportedly marks her first collaboration with<em> Scam 1992 </em>actor Pratik Gandhi. She was to work on a web series based on former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's life but the project has been put on hold due to the pandemic. </p>