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Turkish actress Hande Erçel shines in India at FICCI Frames 2024 | HT City Exclusive
From Turkey to Bollywood – Hande Erçel, most famous Turkish actress shines in India at FICCI Frames 2024 | HT City Exclusive
In the bustling streets of Mumbai, where dreams converge , Turkish sensation Hande Ercel steps into the vibrant world of Indian cinema. With her magnetic presence and a legion of fans trailing her every move, Ercel’s maiden visit to India for FICCI Frames 2024 promises a glimpse into her Bollywood aspirations and admiration for Indian culture.
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As cameras flash and fans clamor for selfies, Hande Erçel graciously embraces the warmth of her Indian admirers and revealing for HT City, her long-standing desire to visit India
“I have been thinking about visiting India for a long time now, and it’s actually happened. Yes, I guessed that I might have fans here, but not this much!” she laughs, her humility shining through amidst the frenzy.
The 30-year-old Turkish actress, who’s famous for her series Gunesin Kizlari, Ask Kaftan Anlamaz and Halka, adds that while is a bit scared of trying the street food, she did end up trying biryani as she landed in Mumbai.
The one thing Hande Erçel admires about Indians is:
“They are loyal to their culture, and they live it freely. They are not afraid to show it. They spread it to other parts of the world, and I respect that a lot.”
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The Turkish actress believes she was “destined” to visit India one day.
“My agent asked me if I would like to go to India for FICCI Frames this year. I instantly said yes as I was thinking of coming here. I feel this is a universal plan,” she said through an interpreter.
“I want to see the Ganesha temple (Siddhivinayak). We thought of going to the ISKCON temple. I love these kinds of things. (But) I know about the traffic issues here,” she said, adding that she also wants to visit the Taj Mahal in Agra.
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Turkish star Hande Erçel Wants to work with Aamir Khan and Hrithik Roshan
While indulging in the cultural delights of Mumbai, Hande Erçel takes a plunge into the flavors of India, braving the streets to savor the iconic biryani. A connoisseur of Bollywood, she expresses her admiration for the industry’s stalwarts, particularly naming Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone as dream collaborators.
“I am obviously following Bollywood and admire the work done here. Some names that I want to work with are Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone,” she enthuses, igniting sparks of anticipation among cinephiles.
Speaking about Hindi movies, Hande Erçel said some of her all-time favourite films are “PK” and “3 Idiots.” She also likes actors Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Dev Patel.
“Among the directors I like Sanjay (Leela Bhansali). He was there at Cannes. We don’t have Hindi movies releasing theatrically (in Turkey), so I saw them all online,” she said.
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As Hande Erçel delves deeper into her Bollywood odyssey, embodies a bridge between nations through her love for cinema.
“More people should come together in front of and behind the screen and start making (films as) cultural projects. Making it an amazing exchange through art. The emotions, the language of love are universal,” she affirms, embodying the spirit of cinematic diplomacy.
“For me, it is about discovering myself. It is about adding new experiences. I enjoy learning, that’s why I would love to come here and try in (Hindi movies)” she added.
Hande Erçel is happy to have a fan following in India.
“It was early in my career where I attained popularity through ‘Gunesin Kizlari.’ which happened ten years ago. That was the beginning, but with ‘Ask Laftan Anlamaz,’ I became big in this region. It feels good,” she said.
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Reflecting on her roles in Turkish dramas, Hande Erçel emphasizes the importance of female-led narratives and the evolving landscape of storytelling.
“I’ve been part of screenplays where women are in the lead, but those who invest and pick the stories, they didn’t want it. Now, they are choosing projects like that. Times are changing, like my recent project, ‘Bambaşka Biri,’ in which my role of Leyla Gediz is at the forefront. I played a female prosecutor. She was perfect, though, and genre-wise is good. In Turkish projects, we always have a balance between the roles of men and women. We have lead men and women, but we never have only men in the lead,” she asserts, championing the voices of women both in front of and behind the camera.
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With dreams as vast as the horizon and a heart brimming with admiration for Indian culture, Hande Erçel embarks on a new chapter, igniting sparks of creativity and camaraderie across borders. In her words,
“For me, it is about discovering myself. It is about adding new experiences. I enjoy learning. This is the reason why I would love to come here and try (Hindi movies).”
As Hande Erçel bids farewell to India, her Bollywood dreams linger in the air, a testament to the enduring magic of cinema and the boundless possibilities of a future artistic collaboration.
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