In a candid chat, the veteran actress says the comic star‑turned‑director runs a tight ship, forcing her to rethink the layered role of Madam H.
Preity Zinta sat down with Bollywood Hungama to spill the beans on her latest collaboration. The film, titled Vibe, marks Kunal Kemmu’s first turn behind the camera and pairs him with the seasoned actress in a plot‑twist‑laden drama.
The conversation quickly turned to Kemmu’s on‑set demeanor. “Kunal’s vibe changes with the scene. It’s a fun vibe but he is a tough taskmaster,” Zinta told the outlet. “He is not like the funny guy you see in the scene. He is very particular about what he wants. He wants it like that. He is very structured, which is also very good as there is no room for confusion.”
Those lines paint a picture far removed from the slapstick persona fans adore. While Kemmu has built a career on comic timing, his directorial instincts appear to lean on precision. The actress noted that his clarity left little space for guesswork, a trait she found both refreshing and demanding.
Behind the Lens
Zinta also unpacked the complexities of her character, Madam H. “Madam H has so many different surs. There is no linear thought process for her. So, for me, I found it little difficult to understand where she was going. So, I just put myself in his thoughts. I had a very different understanding on how I would approach Madam H,” she explained.
The term “surs” – a nod to the character’s shifting moods – shows the role’s unpredictability. Zinta admitted that the lack of a straight‑line narrative forced her to dive deep into the director’s mindset, mirroring his vision to capture the character’s erratic nature.
Industry watchers have already noted Vibe’s opening weekend haul of over six crore, a respectable figure for a debut director. The numbers suggest that audiences are curious about Kemmu’s shift from comic hero to filmmaker, and Zinta’s involvement adds a layer of gravitas.
Fans on social media have been buzzing about the interview, especially the parts where Zinta calls out the director’s “tough taskmaster” side. Some commenters appreciate the honesty, while others wonder if the strictness might stifle creative spontaneity.
What this means for the film’s trajectory is still up in the air. If Kemmu’s methodical style continues to resonate, we could see a string of actors lining up for his next project. For Zinta, the experience appears to have broadened her toolkit, offering a fresh angle on a role that could have easily slipped into cliché.
The next step? Vibe is slated for a wider release across multiplexes next Friday, and the buzz around its behind‑the‑scenes dynamics is only growing. Whether Kemmu’s disciplined approach becomes his signature or remains a one‑off experiment will unfold in the coming weeks.
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