Kriti Sanon poses during the wedding reception party of actors Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani, in Mumbai. File/AFP

Kriti is stepping into the realm of film production with ‘Do Patti’, which also stars Kajol. The actress revealed the reason behind starting her home banner Blue Butterfly Films — creating more opportunitiesMumbai

Actress Kriti Sanon shared that her upcoming film ‘Do Patti’ is an opportunity for her, both as an actor and producer. Kriti is stepping into the realm of film production with ‘Do Patti’, which also stars Kajol. The actress revealed the reason behind starting her home banner Blue Butterfly Films — creating more opportunities. Reflecting on her choices, Kriti said: “After ‘Mimi’, I was consciously trying to find something meaningful, intense, and which had layers to it. As an actor, I should feel satisfied and be able to push myself to do things I haven’t attempted before.”

“I wasn’t getting such an opportunity for a long time. I really believe that sometimes when you can’t find an opportunity that excites you, you’ve got to create one. ‘Do Patti’ is that opportunity for me, both as an actor and producer,” she added. Directed by Shashanka Chaturvedi, ‘Do Patti’ is a mystery thriller set in the hills of north India. It will release on Netflix.

Kriti Sanon has received a National Film Award and two Filmfare Awards, and has appeared in Forbes India’s Celebrity 100 list of 2019. After pursuing a degree in engineering from the Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, Sanon briefly worked as a fashion model. She began her acting career by playing the leading lady in the 2014 action films 1: Nenokkadine and Heropanti. The latter earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. Her career progressed with starring roles in the commercially successful romantic comedies Bareilly Ki Barfi (2017) and Luka Chuppi (2019), and her highest-grossing releases came with the ensemble comedies Dilwale (2015) and Housefull 4 (2019).

Sanon won the National Film Award and the Filmfare Award for Best Actress for playing the title role of a surrogate mother in the comedy-drama Mimi (2021). This success was followed by a series of commercially unsuccessful films, such as the controversial big-budget film Adipurush (2023), though the comedy horror Bhediya (2022) and the romantic comedy Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya (2024), were well-received. In addition to acting, Sanon has launched her own line of clothing, a fitness company, and a skin-care brand. She also serves as the ambassador of several brands and products.

Sanon collaborated once again with Vijan and Utekar in the comedy-drama Mimi (2021), which proved to be a turning point in her career. A remake of the 2011 Marathi drama Mala Aai Vhhaychy!, it starred her in the title role of an aspiring actress who becomes a surrogate mother. Sanon gained 15 kg of weight for scenes involving her character’s pregnancy. The film was released digitally on Netflix and JioCinema. Critics were generally unimpressed with the film, but Sanon’s performance received widespread praise, with Mashable India deeming it a career-best.

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