On the contrary, the young ac tors didn't have any inhibitions.
The makers attribute the duo's sizzling chemistry to their close friendship. The youngsters developed a great rapport during the shoot and soon became the best of friends. It was this comfort level that helped them perform the intimate scenes with ease.
There is a strong buzz around their chemistry and industry insiders are already comparing them to Indian cinema's iconic pairs like Anil Kapoor - Madhuri Dixit and Aamir Khan - Juhi Chawla.
Omprakash Mehra says, `The beauty about Harshvardhan and Saiyami's chemistry is that it is multiplied by two - the first is the present-day story and the other is a period folklore. We shot the present day portion first.Though they were working together for a year, on the set, the magic only increased. By the time we shot the climax, it didn't feel like two different people.` What was amazing was that it happened organically .`Even though we shot the folklore part after a four-month break, they picked up from where they left. It was another level altogether,` adds the filmmaker.
Asserting that chemistry is not something that happens overnight, Mehra states, `A couple shares a great friendship when they can sustain and give each other space. Normally , one person is more dominant. In Indian cinema, it's more the man. However, in Mirzya, it was equal. That's what makes it beautiful.`
Produced by Cinestaan Film Company & ROMP Pictures and directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, Mirzya releases on 7th October 2016.
