‘The Buckingham Murders’ Director Hansal Mehta Lauds Kareena Kapoor Khan’s Acting Prowess, Says She’s ‘Born for the Camera’

Hansal Mehta has distinguished himself as a director who has undergone a remarkable reinvention after years in the industry. His career experienced a major resurgence with the acclaimed Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story, which marked a turning point in his creative journey. Since then, he has continued to engage audiences with a series of gripping and innovative projects. His latest, The Buckingham Murders, starring Kareena Kapoor Khan, has garnered significant praise from critics. Amidst this acclaim, Mehta has expressed his admiration and appreciation for Khan's performance, highlighting their successful collaboration. ‘The Buckingham Murders’ Movie Review: Kareena Kapoor Khan Excels in Hansal Mehta’s Riveting Investigative Thriller (LatestLY Exclusive).

In an interview with Times Now, Hansal Mehta shared his experience of working with Kareena Kapoor Khan on the investigative thriller. He described her as not only stunning but also a true delight on set. “She is of course stunning but an absolute pleasure to have on set as your actor. She is sharp, relaxed and born for the camera. Her eyes have tales to tell. She has so much to offer as an actor. It is up to us filmmakers to write parts for a talent like hers,” he told the portal. ‘The Buckingham Murders’: 7 Reasons Why You Should Not Miss Kareena Kapoor Khan’s Investigative Drama in Theatres!

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During the same interview, when director Hansal Mehta was asked about genres he has yet to explore, he expressed a strong desire to delve into new territories. 'I desperately want to make a relationship film, a love story. A musical. Dying to get an opportunity to do that," he said.

Hansal Mehta’s The Buckingham Murders stars Kareena Kapoor Khan as a grieving police officer. After the tragic murder of her own child, she relocates to a new town and takes on the investigation of another missing child. Produced by Ektaa R Kapoor, the film features an ensemble cast including Ranveer Brar, Prabhleen Sandhu, Ash Tandon, Sarah Jane Dias and Keith Allen. The movie, which released in theatres on September 13, reportedly made a modest start, earning INR 1.15 crore on its opening day.

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