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When silences speak louder than words
Updated On: 05 April, 2022 07:18 AM IST | Mumbai | Uma Ramasubramanian
Wamiqa Gabbi recounts how it was emotionally draining to play the role of a mute woman in Mai
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Wamiqa Gabbi caught the attention of many with her earnest performance in Grahan (2021). Up next, she has Mai, the Netflix noir thriller that sees her play a mute woman. When her character is killed under suspicious circumstances, her mother — essayed by Sakshi Tanwar — is determined to uncover the truth behind her death. “My character has a dark journey in the show. You don’t come across roles that are as unique as Supriya. I learnt the sign language to play the part. Playing her gave me perspective on people who don’t have the ability to speak and/or hear. We take these things for granted,” says Gabbi.
If NH10 (2015) and Paatal Lok (2020) are any indication, producer Karnesh Ssharma has a knack for backing gritty crime thrillers with a strong emotional core. Gabbi says her character is the catalyst in the Atul Mongia creation. “It was emotionally draining to play the part. But at the same time, there was a pleasure in being so [creatively challenged]. After every scene, Atul used to hug me and ask if I am okay.”
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