Saba Azad is one of those actresses who simply marches to the beat of her own drum. She loves roles that let her dive in headfirst, becoming someone completely new. Recently, Saba opened up about her acting journey, her family, and even spilled the beans on her thoughts about marriage.
Saba’s Passion for Uncharted Roles
Speaking with Hindustan Times, Saba shared her love for challenging characters. She doesn’t just want to play roles that feel like her everyday life. For her, playing someone from a big city, similar to herself, isn’t very exciting. What truly sparks her interest is stepping into another person’s world, becoming part of their unique story. She enjoys playing fearless women, those who carve out their own space without hesitation. There’s a powerful energy in such characters, and she loves bringing that to the screen. These are the kinds of roles she can truly get lost in.
Breaking the Mold: The Typecasting Trap
Saba also talked about the common struggle of being typecast. She often finds herself boxed into urban roles. People sometimes even question if she can speak Hindi, which, of course, she can! Breaking free from these expectations is always a tough task. That’s why it feels like a real gift when a director sees her in a different light. The fight against typecasting is something many actors face. They often rely on others to imagine them in various roles. Sometimes, this means they don’t get to do the work they truly want.
Her Refreshing View on Marriage
Now, let’s talk about her personal life. Saba has been in a relationship with actor Hrithik Roshan for quite some time. Naturally, questions about their wedding pop up a lot. But Saba has a surprisingly grounded perspective on marriage. She grew up in a family where getting married was never seen as the ultimate goal. She even recalled her parents telling her at just six years old, “If you don’t want to, you don’t have to get married.” Because of this, she’s never felt any family pressure about how to lead her life. It’s a truly refreshing take in a world that often pushes traditional timelines.
What’s Next for Saba?
If you’re wondering where you last saw her, Saba was in the film ‘Songs of Paradise’. This movie, also featuring Soni Razdan, premiered on an OTT platform. She’s also part of Anurag Kashyap’s film ‘Bander’, which is set to be shown at the Toronto International Film Festival. Clearly, Saba is busy charting her own course, both personally and professionally.