In Swaalinas BigInterview with us, the actress opened up about how her journey from Punjabi music to movies happened; she also spoke about the controversies surrounding the film and much more.Excerpts from the interview are mentioned below:What made you fall for the Punjabi music industry? Before I entered the Punjabi music industry, I was already doing TV commercials. My first TV commercial was with Shahrukh Khan for a beauty product, which was a dream come true. Then one day I got a call from a director for a music video, initially, I said ‘no’ straight up that this is not what I’m looking for. But he was persistent and I asked him to send the song. I heard it and really liked the song. Though at the time I didn’t understand the track except for the word  Prada  haha  since it’s a popular brand and also Bentley. I wouldn’t have thought in my wildest dreams thought that I would be doing something in the Punjabi industry, mainly because I didn’t know the language at all. For me, the dream was always Bollywood and Hindi. I did not know that another industry like Pollywood existed, but after ‘Prada’ it just opened up another perspective and new doors. I wouldn’t change anything in the first music video because everything was put together so well in that video. I managed to ace the expression and being true to the feel of the track that everyone would relate to. Yes, it received a lot of love. Moreover, every experience is unique especially the first ones. So I wouldn’t change anything about it. They welcomed me with open arms, gave me all the love that an artist would ever wish for. It’s a dream come true, definitely. There’s so much more to do and give back to the people of Punjab, I am really looking forward to all the exciting adventures.After ‘Prada’, I kept on doing music videos, I wanted to experience more and know the language people and culture. I didnt want to be someone who doesn’t understand the language and relies on dubbing and other techniques. I think that would be unfair to the audience.I was already doing music videos and a lot of producers and directors started connecting with offers but the issue was because I wasn’t a Punjabi girl and didnt speak the language, which used to be a challenge. So here, I was given 15 days to learn the language if I could speak fluent Punjabi then I was in. I told the makers sure give me 15 days. I took up the challenge, and worked day and night over those 15 days locked myself in a room, studied Punjabi, watched a lot of films, hired a tutor. I didnt do anything else, just studied the language. Like Ive mentioned I was finalized for the role just a day before. I heard the script and thought there is a strong message there. I didnt feel it was promoting weapons or weaponry. I took it positively. When we were about to release, there was a ban put on the film and even before that, I started getting some threatening calls which I had to avoid. Artists express through art, and the film had a message. Unfortunately, the film got leaked which was a lot of hard work from the team which I feel when the film releases will be paid off.I was so nervous I couldn’t sleep the previous night. On the sets, I was in my vanity when the Asst. Director gave me the script saying, you’re shot next, this is the opening scene. The script was long and this was also the Thet Punjabi not the modern city Punjabi. I quickly started learning them while the makeup was going on. The magical moment was when I went to set and delivered the lines. On the sets I was standing there with the braided hair ready to go for a take, waiting. There was a guy, who came about and said Hi! I’m Jayy. I was really shocked, he was looking like a totally different person I could not recognize him because he had to go through a transformation and he had to lose a lot of weight. I think he was around 46 kgs. As an actor, you really need guts to undergo such transformation have so much discipline and dedication to the art. I think everyone applaudedThere is a time for every situation and nothing is an accident. Even at this point I believe that the film has a strong message and is based on a real-life story. I’m sure once the movie releases, everyone will get to watch it. I would encourage everyone to go and watch itll be a different experience altogether.