Jab We Met starring Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor has completed 15 years since release. Soumya Tandon who was newcomer back in the industry reminisces about the film and how deeply the short role has impacted her career in a big way. She played Roop, sister of Kareena Kapoor. In an interview, she said, “Jab We Met (JWM) is refreshing iconic film that has aged beautifully. Even today when one watches it, you find it fresh and charming. Back then, there were elaborate romantic films in Hindi films. So this was a breath of fresh air. I think it is the best film of Kareena’s and Imtiaz’s career.”
She added that the character of Geet will be celebrated through generations. “Geet’s character stood out and even today appeals to audiences. The character was fresh and so were the dialogues. Aditya too was so endearing. JWM had a different dynamic and changed the language of romantic films in India. It paved the way for newer directors with new stories,” she averred.
The actor also revealed that she has met Imtiaz for a different project but was finalized for this film. “JWM is Kareena and Shahid’s film but though I was a novice back then and my role was a small one, I did it as I loved the script. I wouldn’t say the role did anything for my career but I had fun. I didn’t understand the dynamics of the industry that if you debut with a small role, it is tough to get bigger or main role in a film.”
“I was raw and I learnt so much about professionalism watching them work together. They are both so talented and being on set was a crash course for me. I also learnt how work is done on that level, how important grooming and looking good is for actresses. I started gymming and got toned after the film,” she concludes.
