EXCLUSIVE! Neha Saxena recalls filming for Saif Ali Khan starrer ‘Chef’

Neha Saxena, who began her journey in cinema with a Tulu movie, soon ventured into the South movie industry and in her career spanning nearly a decade, she has acted in all the four South languages, including Malayalam. Now, the actress is eagerly waiting for her next ‘

Aarattu

’ starring Mohanlal.

Neha Saxena has also made a brief appearance in the 2017

Bollywood

film ‘

Chef

’ starring Saif Ali Khan. In an exclusive live interaction with ETimes, Neha Saxena recalled working on the Hindi film and also divulged her plans to make it to Bollywood!

“I was in Kochi, when I got a call from the makers of ‘Chef’, asking if I would like to make a brief appearance. They were looking for a Punjabi girl and said that it was for a Hindi film. It was only 2 days of shoot and they were also filming in Kerala. I was thrilled to know that it was Saif Ali Khan’s film! I joined the sets on my birthday. Kerala has always been my lucky charm,” Neha Saxena reminisced.

Watch the full live interaction here.
She further added, “I had only two small scenes in the film, but it was a beautiful experience. A Hindi film getting shot in Kerala, and me being in the Kochi at the same time, getting a call from the team, I am very thankful to Kerala.”

Neha Saxena has started 2022 on a positive note and the actress tells us that a Bollywood film is already on the cards. “My mom watches all my Hindi dubbed films. Though I have only done a small role in ‘Chef’, she keeps rewatching it. She always says, “Betta, I am always watching your South movies, dubbed in Hindi. I would love to see you in a Hindi film or a Punjabi movie.” I am working on that! Some discussions are happening. And hopefully, it will get finalized shortly. Definitely, you will see me in a Bollywood movie soon,” she said, signing off.