Sushmita Shur: The Bengali Star in Mammootty’s ‘Kannur Squad’
Kannur Squad, the latest Malayalam film, received a lot of attention for its standout performances. One such performance came from Sushmita Shur, who played Pawan Bhai’s wife in the film. Despite having a short time on screen, Sushmita managed to captivate the audience with her excellent acting skills. Her portrayal of the character reminded many of Agent Tina from the Tamil film Vikram.
What makes Sushmita’s performance even more impressive is the fact that she doesn’t know how to speak Malayalam. However, her love for the language and the Malayalam film industry is evident. In an online interview, Sushmita shared that she has always been a fan of regional cinema and regularly watches movies in languages like Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada. It’s also worth mentioning that Sushmita is married to Martin Jishil, a Malayali whom she met during her time at the National Drama School.
Before her role in Kannur Squad, Sushmita had the opportunity to meet Malayalam superstar Mammootty. While on a workshop trip to China with her drama school friends, they bumped into Mammootty at a restaurant. Sushmita’s friends took pictures with him, which she later showed him on the set of Kannur Squad. Mammootty remembered the incident and acknowledged the young actress.
When asked about her experience working with Mammootty, Sushmita had nothing but praises for the renowned actor. She mentioned that Mammootty was humble, friendly, and treated everyone on set equally. Sushmita also expressed her gratitude to the Malayali audience for accepting her and her character in the film.
As for her acting style, Sushmita acknowledged the trend of realistic acting in movies but mentioned that Kannur Squad required a slightly louder approach. The director, Robby, instructed her to adjust her performance accordingly, and Sushmita readily complied.
On set, Sushmita not only shared surprising coincidences but also highlighted the excellent teamwork displayed by the cast and crew. She compared the camaraderie to that of a theater project, expressing her admiration for the level of coordination and collaboration involved.
Sushmita’s performance in Kannur Squad shocked many of her friends and relatives, as they were accustomed to seeing her in more traditional housewife roles. Their reaction mirrors her character’s transformation in the film – loud and gun-toting. Overall, the positive feedback and compliments from her loved ones have been a refreshing and unique experience for the talented actress.
It’s clear that Sushmita Shur’s talent and dedication to her craft have made her a rising star in the industry. With her willingness to take on diverse roles and her ability to portray them convincingly, it’s no surprise that she is gaining recognition beyond her home state.
Pawan Bhai’s wife in ‘Kannur Squad’ is the character who surprised the audience with her short time on screen. The character was noted for his excellent performance in Tikri Village Ethambutal, which filled the theater with applause. Many have compared the performance of the character to that of Agent Tina in the Tamil film Vikram. Sushmita Shur, a Bengali, played this character who won the attention of the audience with an unforgettable performance. Although she does not know how to speak Malayalam, Sushmita loves this country, the language and the films here. There is a reason for that. Sushmita Manorama revealed the issue online.
I am Malayalam daughter in law
I watch Malayalam movies. So I know about Mammootty the actor and the star. Although I am a Bengali, I have been watching movies in many languages since ages. When I studied at the National Drama School, I had more opportunities to watch such films. I regularly watch movies in regional languages like Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada. Also, I am married to a Malayali. He was my classmate at the National Drama School. The name is Martin Jishil. His house is in Kochi Marad. So, I come to Kerala from time to time. I can understand Malayalam if I hear it.
Sushmita with Kannur squad team
Mammoti on the set
At first, I didn’t know that I got a chance to act in Mammootty’s film. It was only when I met him on the sets that I realized that this is Mammootty’s film and that I have a combination with him. I was surprised when he appeared unexpectedly. It was very cool. He had a positive attitude. He didn’t treat us like a superstar. Talked a lot. Those days were beautiful.
From the movie Kannur Squad
First seen in China
I have seen Mammooka before acting in Kannur Squad. It was while acting at the National Drama School. We drama students went to China for a workshop. Mamooka was seen eating in a restaurant there. He was also there that day. Some of my friends went to it that day and took pictures. When I went to the sets of Kannur Squad, I showed him those pictures. He asked if you were the drama students he saw in China. Mamooka remembered that incident.
Sushmita with her husband Martin Jishil
Thank you Malayalees
People who have seen the film have given very good comments. Thanks to the Malayali audience for accepting me and my character. I studied at the National Drama School. After that he came to Mumbai. He has been in Mumbai for six years. Acting is work. He got a chance for the Kannur squad through an audition. Casting director Parag Mehta invited me for the audition.
Sushmita Shur
The director said, I did
Everyone is doing realistic acting in movies now. So, on the first day of the shoot, I made a realistic style pattern. However, this film is not a realistic film. So, the director told me to make it a little louder. That’s how the style seen in the movies was established. I obeyed what the director said.
Great team work
There is a shooting scene in the film. It was quite a tense event. I have seen the gun. touch But the shooting scene was not acted with him. There were trained experts on set to teach us those things. The director Robby sir had a clear understanding of what to do and how to do it. There was great teamwork on set. I have seen such teamwork in making a good theater project. This is the first time I have experienced this from a film.
Sushmita Shur with Kannur squad team
Surprise on set
My husband Pawan is played by Manohar in the film. Manohar was my junior in college. Manohar also enters films through auditions. But, I didn’t know about Manohar in this movie. When I got on the plane for the shoot in Kochi, I saw Manohar on it. We told each other that we were going to Kerala to shoot, but we didn’t ask or say which film it was. When we got to the set and saw each other, we were very shocked. They had to act as husband and wife in the film. We were laughing about the fact that we had traveled on the same plane and met on set without knowing it.
Sushmita Shur
Is this our sumi?
My character in Kannur Squad was a surprise to my Malayalam friends and relatives. Because they have seen me in the role of a housewife. They were amazed that I had turned into such a loud, gun-toting character. Their comments were, “Is this our Sumi?” I am called Sumi at home. I already know Sarath Sabha who acted in this film. Sarath is Martin’s friend. Sarath’s mother is like my own mother. They were all shocked to see my performance in the film. All these reactions and compliments from them are new to me.
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