Disha Patani is looking to turn a new page in her acting career after completing a decade in Bollywood. Known for her glamorous screen presence and physically demanding performances, the actor now wants to explore roles that place greater emphasis on character development, emotional complexity and storytelling.
In an interview with Hindustan Times, Disha reflected on how her approach to acting has evolved since her debut in M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story. She said she wants to challenge the image associated with her and take on characters that push her beyond familiar territory.
Disha Patani Wants Characters to Take Centre Stage
Disha said her priorities as an actor have changed over the years. While glamour and physicality have been prominent aspects of her screen image, she is now interested in roles where those elements are not the defining features of a performance.
The actor wants to explore characters with contradictions, greater depth and challenges that require her to approach a role differently. For her, the appeal lies in finding stories where the character, rather than the actor’s established image, drives the film.
“I don’t want to be defined by one particular kind of role or image,” Disha said, expressing her desire to move beyond familiar expectations.
She is particularly interested in psychological dramas, character-driven thrillers and action films that offer demanding roles. These genres, she hopes, will give her opportunities to experiment with different shades of performance and expand her range.
Looking Back at M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story
Reflecting on her early years in the industry, Disha recalled how much she had to learn when she worked on M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story. The film was an introduction to the practical and creative demands of working on a major production.
“When I did M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story, everything was new to me. I was learning how a set works, how to face the camera, how to understand a character and how to take direction,” she told Hindustan Times.
She explained that instinct played a significant role in her early approach to acting. With more experience, however, she has developed a better understanding of her craft and greater confidence in her abilities.
That growth has not made her complacent. Instead, Disha said she wants to continue learning and remain aware of the work required to deliver a convincing performance.
“I never want to reach a point where I feel like I know everything or that I can do something without putting in the work,” she said.
Why Disha Patani Wants to Keep Challenging Herself
For Disha, the process of discovering a character is part of what makes acting rewarding. She believes the uncertainty involved in taking on an unfamiliar role keeps her curious and encourages her to improve.
“I think the bigger fear would be losing that curiosity,” she said.
That mindset is shaping the kinds of projects she hopes to pursue next. Rather than repeating a successful formula, she wants to collaborate with filmmakers who can introduce her to new creative approaches and challenge her existing strengths.
Her ambitions also extend across languages and genres. Exploring different kinds of cinema could allow her to work with a wider range of filmmakers while gaining experience with varied storytelling traditions.
The goal, she indicated, is not simply to change her screen image but to find roles that offer a meaningful opportunity to grow as a performer.
Disha Patani’s Career: What’s Next?
Disha’s comments mark a moment of reflection after 10 years in the film industry. Her early experiences taught her the fundamentals of working on a film set, while her subsequent projects have helped shape her public image. Now, she wants to broaden the range of characters she portrays.
The actor was most recently associated with Awarapan 2, opposite Emraan Hashmi, according to the supplied report. She has also been linked to the Hollywood project Hollywood Saga – The Portal of Force. Details about the latter project, including its official credits, production status and the reported involvement of Kevin Spacey, should be verified through reliable industry sources before publication.
For Disha, the next phase of her career is about remaining open to unfamiliar challenges and choosing stories that allow the character to take precedence over glamour. As she puts it, she wants the character itself to carry the film.
