Diana Penty reveals the kind of films she likes being part of

Diana Penty

Diana Penty

Diana Penty will next be seen in Lucknow Central, which is inspired by a true story, and the actor says she likes being part of films that are based on real-life incidents. Set against the backdrop of a jail, Lucknow Central features Farhan Akhtar as a prisoner who forms a band along with other jail inmates.

"I have always wanted to be a part of stories that I have felt strongly about and Lucknow Central is one such story. I instantly took to it when Nikkhil Advani (producer) told me about it.

Penty says, "Playing Gayatri (her character) after my last release Happy Bhag Jayegi (2016) was refreshing. I like the idea of being part of a story that is based on true events."

The film also stars Deepak Dobriyal, Ronit Roy, Rajesh Sharma and Punjabi actor-singer Gippy Grewal.

For the first time, the Cocktail (2012) actor has teamed up with Akhtar for a film. She says, "Farhan is a multi-talented person. I have always had great respect for him as an actor, director, writer, musician and producer. So, it was a great learning experience working with him."

In Lucknow Central, Penty plays an NGO worker and is seen sporting a de-glam look. "I have interacted and worked with NGOs, so I had an idea of how I could play her. But I didn't want her to be stereotypical either; I decided to bring a little of myself to the character," she adds.

"Our attempt was to make her a girl you possibly know or have met at least once in your life." she says.