Actors Prithviraj Sukumaran and Kareena Kapoor Khan, along with filmmaker Meghna Gulzar, recently came together for the 16th edition of Expresso, where they discussed their upcoming film Daayra, their characters and the creative process behind the project.

The conversation offered insights into the making of Daayra and the challenges involved in portraying complex characters. The trio spoke about the creative decisions that shaped the film and how they approached their respective roles.

Prithviraj discussed his experience working with Meghna Gulzar and recalled creative disagreements that emerged during the filmmaking process. Rather than being limited to differences of opinion, such exchanges became part of the collaborative process through which scenes and performances were developed.

Kareena Kapoor Khan also spoke about her approach to the film and the demands of working on a story centred on complicated characters. Her discussion highlighted the importance of understanding the emotional and narrative dimensions of a role before bringing it to the screen.

The conversation also moved beyond Daayra to the differences between the Malayalam and Hindi film industries. Prithviraj, who has worked extensively in Malayalam cinema while also appearing in Hindi productions, shared perspectives on the working cultures and creative approaches within the two industries.

For Meghna Gulzar, the discussion provided an opportunity to talk about her filmmaking choices and the process of bringing the story and characters of Daayra together.

With three prominent names from Indian cinema participating in the discussion, the Expresso session offered a closer look at the creative conversations surrounding the upcoming film and the experiences that shaped its production.