In an interview with Hindustan Times, Radhika discussed her experience of working with Irrfan Khan in the film. She praised him as a legendary actor and described him as a phenomenon. Radhika expressed her admiration for her work and recalled watching their film recently, deeply missing her.
During the film's shoot in October 2019, Irrfan, who was battling a rare form of neuroendocrine cancer, was not well. As a result, Madan, the director, couldn't spend much time with him off set.
The 28-year-old mentioned that he was aware of Irrfan's low energy levels during the shoot. They finished filming in October 2019 and Irrfan passed away in April 2020. The actor recalled filming the final scene with him, expressing regret at not being able to interact with Irrfan as a fan as he only saw him as a father figure.
Reflecting on the time he spent with the late actor, Madan remembers him fondly as someone who was incredibly respectful and passionate. She credits Irrfan for treating her as an equal and not a newcomer, which boosted her confidence and motivation. Irrfan's encouragement and inspiration as a professional have deeply impacted her, and she considers herself his student.
Madan emphasizes that he observed Irrfan as an honest and genuine individual, a trait that transcended his acting. She learned a valuable lesson from him as an actor – the importance of portraying the truth in every scene. Irrfan's authenticity and comfort in his own skin left a lasting impression on her as she never witnessed him pretending to be a star; he remained grounded and true to himself.
Madan also admires Irrfan's humility and dedication on set. She remembers times when she felt tense before a scene, only to see Irrfan experiencing similar emotions. Despite his stature as Irrfan Khan, he remained passionate and enthusiastic about every scene, approaching each one with the mindset of a student. His humility and respect for his craft, regardless of his fame, left a profound impact on Madan. She realized that he valued every scene and took nothing for granted, remaining as nervous and invested in the process as she was.
Madan recalls a specific scene from the shooting of Angrezi Medium, where Irrfan demonstrated his commitment to authenticity. In a scene where her character returns home drunk, both she and the director, Adajania Man, he exaggerated his drunkenness for effect. However, Irrfan intervened, insisting that she needed to believe the character was drunk without it being obvious. He refused to go any further until the scene seemed genuine. Madan learned from him the importance of remaining faithful to the character's perspective, regardless of external contributions, ensuring authenticity in representation.
