Actor Celina Jaitly is set to return to the big screen in a full-fledged role after 15 years, with an upcoming biopic on Sister Nivedita. Directed by Ram Kamal Mukherjee, the film will see Celina portray the revered spiritual disciple of Swami Vivekananda, a role the actress describes as one of the most meaningful experiences of her career.
Speaking exclusively to Hindustan Times, Celina said the project has been a deeply personal journey for her, adding that working with Ram Kamal Mukherjee has been unlike any of her previous acting experiences. “Working with a visionary filmmaker like Ram is unlike any other acting experience for me. With directors of his calibre, you don’t merely perform a character, you surrender yourself to becoming the soul of that era,” she said.
Celina Jaitly returns to the big screen after 15 years
Sister Nivedita, born Margaret Noble in Ireland in 1867, first met Swami Vivekananda in London in 1895 before travelling to India. In 1898, she was initiated as his disciple and given the name “Nivedita.” She went on to dedicate her life to education, women’s empowerment and social service..
For Celina, portraying Sister Nivedita goes beyond playing a historical character. “Portraying Sister Nivedita feels less like a role and more like answering a calling,” she shared.
Actress recalls her childhood connection with Sister Nivedita
The actress revealed that her connection with Sister Nivedita dates back to her childhood. She recalled accompanying her parents on trips through West Bengal and Darjeeling, where they would often stop at Roy Villa, the place where Sister Nivedita spent her final days.
“My father was posted in Binaguri in West Bengal. My parents and I would often travel to Darjeeling with military convoys, and one of the places where we often stopped was Roy Villa, where Sister Nivedita spent her last days. My …read more
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