I'm an actress and a Muslim, but that's where the similarity ends. In essence, we are completely different. Nikhat has had to struggle her whole life, she has family to support -- her father depends on her. She's gone through great turmoil in her life and career, while I've had a protected life.

I'm nowhere near her emotional maturity. On the other hand, I've had much exposure -- education, travelling -- Nikhat never had.

Would say the relationship between Nikhat and Zafar is inspired by Guru Dutt and Waheeda Rehman?

There are many incidents and relationships that inspired Sudhir. The era of the 50s itself was an inspiration for him. The way movies were made then were so different. Movies with actresses like Waheedaji and Madhubala would get great openings solely because of their star power.

I don't know any actress who now commands such a following. Sudhir meticulously researched films from the 50s for the script and he is a big fan of Guru Dutt's films. But I'm not sure Nikhat and Zafar are based on Guru Datt and Waheedaji.

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