Actress, who worked with Ranbir Kapoor, Ayushmann Khurrana, and Taapsee Pannu, shares important lessons she learnt from Bollywood stars. ‘Be kind. Leave your ego at home’

Actress Naila Grrewal has slowly but surely cemented her position in Bollywood. From making her debut with a small role in director Imtiaz Ali’s Tamasha to starring as one of the lead actresses in the 2024 romance drama Ishq Vishk Rebound, the 29-year-old has demonstrated steady growth and versatility in every project. Now, as Naila awaits the release of the second season of the Netflix legal comedy-drama, Maamla Legal Hai, she has opened up about her humbling beginnings. Naila has credited her co-stars, some big names from Bollywood, for coming this far.

Naila Grrewal talks about co-stars Ranbir Kapoor, Ayushmann Khurrana

Naila Grrewal, who shared screen space with Ranbir Kapoor in Tamasha (2015), Ayushmann Khurrana in Bareilly Ki Barfi (2017) and Taapsee Pannu in Thappad (2020), revealed that each of them taught her invaluable lessons, from discipline and dedication, insights that continue to guide her career in the industry. The actress, in a conversation with Times of India, recalled that she entered the world of glitz and glam, ‘raw, equal parts eager and clueless’. Her inspiration was Ranbir and Ayushmann’s dedication to their craft, despite being stars.

Naila Grrewal revealed that she admired Ranbir Kapoor’s attention to detail, preparation before the role and the simple art of listening and feeling deeply. For Ayushmann Khurrana, Naila spoke highly about his disciplined attitude, ‘hunger’ towards meaningful storytelling and seamless way of evoking emotions on-screen. She was also deeply moved by the actor’s humility.

Naila Grrewal shares her learnings from Taapsee Pannu

About Taapsee Pannu, Naila Grrewal shared that the Assi actress has a rare quality of chasing conviction instead of running after approval. Her biggest takeaway from the celebrities? Stardom is dynamic and might fluctuate, but it is professionalism that matters. So showing up prepared, memorising your dialogues by heart, being kind towards the crew and leaving your pride at home are some qualities that take you further in life.

Admitting that she was an outsider in Bollywood, Naila Grrewal said that the film industry builds emotional, mental, and sometimes even financial stamina with quiet testing moments. According to Naila, every setback or almost-there moments might make you question yourself but these are the circumstances that help you grow.

Workwise, Naila Grrewal will next be seen in Maamla Legal Hai 2. The web-series, directed by Rahul Pandey, also stars Ravi Kishan, Kusha Kapila, Nidihi Bisht, Anant Joshi, Anjum Batra and Dinesh Lal Yadav. The official release date is yet to be announced. As per the teaser, the second instalment promises sharper humour, bizarre cases and an extraordinary courtroom drama. With Ravi Kishan's character donning the judge's robe in part, the audience is likely to have a hearty laugh at the unpredictable outcomes, as the actor balances absurdity with authority.