Nitanshi Goel made a lasting impression both in India and internationally with her performance in Laapataa Ladies, which was selected as India’s official entry for the 2025 Oscars. Portraying the character of Phool Kumari, she charmed audiences with her endearing innocence. In a recent interview, she reflected on her memorable experience collaborating with director Kiran Rao and shared how her improvised public toilet scene during filming moved everyone on set to tears. This performance also earned her the title of ‘one-take artist’ from Rao.
In a conversation with Free Press Journal, Nitanshi Goel revealed that a pivotal scene in Laapataa Ladies was entirely improvised. She explained that the emotional breakdown of her character, Phool, inside a public toilet at a railway station was not part of the original plan.
Nitanshi shared that she suggested to director Kiran Rao that Phool’s vulnerability warranted such a moment, to which Rao encouraged her to trust her instincts. The scene left the entire crew deeply moved, with many reportedly clapping and tearing up after the take.
Goel recounted how she improvised a deeply emotional scene in Laapataa Ladies that left the crew in tears. She revealed that the moment where her character, Phool, breaks down inside a public toilet at a railway station wasn’t pre-planned.
Nitanshi shared that she had suggested to Kiran Rao that Phool’s vulnerability called for an emotional outburst. Encouraged by Rao to trust her instincts, she delivered the powerful performance, which moved everyone on set to tears and earned applause from the crew.
Prior to her debut on the silver screen, Nitanshi Goel gained recognition through a variety of TV shows, series, and commercials, with standout roles in Thapki Pyaar Ki, Peshwa Bajirao, and Inside Edge 2.
A skilled Kathak dancer and singer, Nitanshi was born on June 12, 2007, in Delhi to Nitin and Rashi Goel. Her early exposure to the entertainment industry laid a strong foundation for her blossoming career, establishing her as a rising talent in Indian cinema.
For those unfamiliar, Aamir Khan-backed Laapataa Ladies was chosen as India’s official entry for the 97th Academy Awards in the Best International Feature Film category. Unfortunately, despite high expectations, the film didn’t secure a nomination, leaving many fans disappointed.
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