It is a departure that also reflects the evolution of Kareena as a performer. Over the years, she has moved seamlessly between commercial cinema and more layered parts, with performances in films such as Jaane Jaan and The Buckingham Murders earning her appreciation and accolades.
With Daayra, she takes that exploration a step further, presenting yet another side of herself as an actor.
Kareena also commented on the same and said, “I think there is this stereotypical version that we have of a cop: that she is butch and she slightly has that particular walk, slightly manly, is gun-toting and does action. I think in this film, because of the sensitivity of the subject of the film also, Meghna was clear that she wanted a woman cop…Somebody who is like a woman, who is feminine, who puts on lipstick but at the same time is quite stern, does everything with a smile and the way you saw her character of Ajooni who walks the road.”
Kareena plays her with a quiet confidence that makes the character feel grounded and distinct.
From Jaane Jaan and The Buckingham Murders to Daayra, she continues to embrace layered characters that allow her acting to take centre stage, with Ajooni adding yet another distinctive shade to her repertoire.
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