Tripti Dimri – The ‘National Crush’ Everyone Talking About (Image: YouTube/T-Series)
When Tripti Dimri enters to the movie, Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Animal has almost passed the half time and the viewer was waiting for a breath to escape the heavy noise and shooting scenes and also the uncontrollable ecstasy of the protagonist, Ranvijay Singh “Vijay” portrayed by none other than Ranbir Kapoor. Then enters the most beautiful and charming element of the movie, Zoya Wahab Riaz, Tripti Dimri’s character. The shots in slow pace in the movie captures the intensity of the character who wanted to meet the person who is now hosting her fiancé’s heart. The shot and emotions Tripti Dimri embody was breeze. It was a solace for the viewer after witnessing mayhem in scenes before that.
She talks to ‘Vijay’ in the next scene and then he doesn’t let her leave. There happens an extra-marital affair for the ‘out of control’ hero and Zoya stays in the movie for a little long. They both are in the bungalow of the hero’s grandfather and make love. You will see intense lovemaking scenes and will get the feeling that the hero has fallen for Zoya. Then there is a twist in the story: Zoya turns out to be a mole from the villain’s family who are out there to take revenge against the past deeds of Vijay’s business family.
But, Zoya reveals her love for Vijay and somehow he lets her live.
These scenes were enough for Tripti Dimri to steal the heart of crores. Now she is being called the “national crush”, the nomenclature earlier bestowed on Priya Prakash Varrier and Rashmika Mandanna, the main heroine of the movie, Animal.
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Most of the fans were talking about her scenes with Ranbir Kapoor. She revealed that on set, there were only four people that day – herself, Ranbir, Sandeep sir, and the DOP (director of photography) when the intimate scenes were being shot. She mentioned that every five minutes, the team asked her if she was okay, if there was anything she wanted, and if she felt comfortable. According to Dimri, the support she received from those around her made her feel at ease, despite the potentially shocking nature of the scenes for those unfamiliar with the workings of a film set.
Reflecting on her approach to the role, she recalled her acting coach”s advice on the golden rule: never judge your character. Dimri, in an interview, emphasized the importance of understanding that characters, whether played by oneself or co-actors, possess both good and bad sides as they are inherently human. Additionally, she discussed a specific scene involving her character being asked to lick Ranbir Kapoor”s shoe, noting that while the act was shocking, her co-star”s character later displayed a complex range of emotions, indicating internal struggles. Dimri also highlighted her character”s encounter with Ranbir”s cousins, where he instructs them to let her go wherever she wants.
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Born in Delhi in 1994, Dimri began her career as a model before making the transition to acting. Tripti Dimri had reached the entertainment industry already with her debut Poster Boys in 2017. And she had done substantial roles in Laila Majnu, Bulbbul and Qala after that. Though the actress had the breakthrough role in the romantic drama “Laila Majnu” opposite Avinash Tiwary, Animal is going to stay as the movie that has made the mark for the Uttarakhand-origin actress.
Dimri has found bigger fan following with her captivating presence and nuanced performances from her debut in Poster Boys to her recent critically acclaimed roles in Bulbbul and Animal.
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Dimri”s portrayal of the titular character, Laila, was praised for its intensity and vulnerability, showcasing her talent for carrying complex emotions.
Tripti Dimri has consistently delivered noteworthy performances in diverse projects. She received critical acclaim for her role in the Netflix film “Bulbbul,” a horror-drama that explored themes of revenge and female empowerment. Her performance as Bulbbul, a young woman who undergoes a transformation after a traumatic event, was widely lauded for its depth and nuance.
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Dimri featured in Forbes Asia”s 30 Under 30 list in 2021, and was nominated for Filmfare Award for Best Actress (2021), meanwhile won Zee Cine Award for Best Actress in a Web Series (2021).
After Animal, the actress will next be seen in Vicky Kaushal’s Mere Mehboob Mere Sanam which also has Sanya Malhotra, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Ammy Virk, Neha Dhupia and Gaurav Manwani, and directed by Anand Tiwari.
