Dhol Beats, Dialect & Determination: How Mrunal Thakur’s Preparation Shows on Screen in Son of Sardaar 2

Mrunal Thakur has ignited the screens with Son of Sardaar 2, and her fans are already awestruck with her compelling performance as a lively Punjabi girl, Rabia. The actress marked her first full-fledged commercial entertainer and stepped into an energetic Punjabi character. While she pulled off the role effortlessly, her training for the same wasn’t a smooth sail.

From getting trained in getting the Punjabi accent right, to learning Dhol and making it look natural on-screen, Mrunal touched corners of her character and left no stone unturned to dedicate herself fully. Sharing her experience of learning to play the dhol, the actress had called the training challenging and equally thrilling. Emphasising that the dhol is a tough instrument to play, Mrunal spent nearly three months getting herself trained. 

Additionally, she even talked about learning the Punjabi accent to bring honesty to her role. “The Punjabi accent was a bit tough, but everyone helped me with it. Interestingly, I learned French in Punjabi,” she had stated earlier while talking about different shades of Rabia. Coming from a Maharashtrian background, Mrunal also shared that it was “quite challenging to play a Punjabi role.” 

But watching Rabia on screen now, it’s clear that every bit of her prep has paid off. In fact, it’d be safe to say that Mrunal has exceeded expectations, leaving viewers surprised by her acting flair and determination to explore herself as an actress. She packs a punch by blending body language, voice, dialect, and Punjabi flair with such conviction that every frame, every movement feels effortless - proving that the character is tailor-made for her! This on-screen outing of Mrunal has made the audiences and critics praise her first commercial endeavour, and rightfully so; the actress deserves every bit of appreciation! 

As Mrunal Thakur brings a refreshing energy to the big screens as Rabia, you wouldn’t want to miss out on watching Son of Sardaar 2, currently running in theatres!