I thought 40-plus actresses were not much in demand: Farah

MUMBAI, May 31:Bollywood filmmaker-turned actress Farah Khan has said she was surprised on being offered the lead role in Bela Sehgal�s �Shirin Farhad ki to Nikal Padi� as she thought 40-plus women were not in demand.�I was never waiting to act in movies. I was completely shocked that at this age, someone wanted me to act,� Farah told reporters after unveiling the first look of the film here last night.�It was a very bold step on Sanjay (Bhansali) and Bela�s part to make a rom-com with me. Nobody wants a 40-plus actress for a movie,� she said.The ace choreographer said acting was not a conscious decision for her and she never craved to be an actress.�It was not a conscious decision. In fact, when they told me about the film, I thought Bela and Sanjay wanted me to choreograph a song. But then they gave me the script and asked me to play the heroine...I almost fainted.�For almost a week I thought they were joking, pulling my leg. When they told me it had Boman, half the job was done,� Farah�It is not just comedy, at the end of the climax you will be crying. There are lot of emotions also,� Farah said.Both Farah and Boman play Parsi characters in the movie.�I met a lot of Parsis. I am also half-Parsi. I also spent a lot of time to see how they dress up and walk. I did not want to play a caricature so I decided to behave naturally, like the camera is not there.�All Parsi ladies are very tip-top right from the shoes, to hair, to clothes. Shirin is also like that. We had a Parsi deseigner,� she said. The first look of the film has garnered appreciation from all quarters, but Farah was not sure about her performance.�I was very scared of my own reaction because I was over critical of the movie and myself. When I saw the film, it was like a lot of weight was off me. Boman was very sweet, it was he, Sanjay and Bela who throughout the movie told me that I have done good work...But I did not believe them,� she said.�Shirish (Shirish Kunder, her husband) has told me that he will not see the trailer, because he feels he won�t be able to handle it. But I think he must have seen it. I am getting good reaction,� she added.Meanwhile, Boman said, �Farah and I had a wonderful time while shooting. I do not think I would have got a better actress to work with in my first film as a hero.�The movie also stars Farah�s aunt and yesteryear�s actress Daisy Irani in a pivotal role. (PTI)