Tisca Chopra's Turbulent Journey to Directing: How Creative Differences Almost Derailed Her Marriage
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Actor-turned-director Tisca Chopra has opened up about the intense creative differences she faced while directing her first film, Saali Mohabbat. The movie, starring Radhika Apte and Divyendu Sharma, recently released on ZEE5. In an interview, Tisca revealed that the pressure of directing took a toll on her personal life, almost leading to a divorce from her husband, Sanjay Chopra, a former Air India pilot. Tisca candidly shared her experience of directing, stating that it's an incredibly demanding job, requiring constant decision-making, even when unsure. She confessed that the intense creative differences with her husband, who has a different writing style, pushed them to the brink of divorce. However, their contrasting perspectives ultimately contributed to the film's script. Saali Mohabbat, a slow-burn thriller, has received mixed reviews. Described as a 'how-dunnit', the film follows Radhika Apte's character, Smita, whose ordinary life spirals into a complex web of deceit and moral ambiguity. The movie also stars Anurag Kashyap, Anshumaan Pushkar, and Sharat Saxena. Although the film has its moments, it ultimately fails to deliver a layered whodunit, settling for an obvious plot. Tisca's experience serves as a testament to the challenges faced by filmmakers, highlighting the importance of balancing creative differences with personal relationships. As a debut director, Tisca's journey to Saali Mohabbat has been a rollercoaster ride, and her honesty about the struggles she faced will undoubtedly resonate with fellow creatives.
