Sara Ali Khan’s performance in ‘Atrangi Re’ has added to her success as an artiste, Aanand L Rai confirms – Times of India

There’s a flipside to every story, good or bad. Likewise, Sara Ali Khan‘s ‘Atrangi Re’ has found its share of fans and detractors, but the general feedback to her performance has remained positive. Fans have appreciated her verve and energy, especially in the song ‘Chaka Chak’ which has gone viral, needless to say. Others have found her emotional and dramatic portions impressive and a select few have also expressed their reservations. All said and done, beyond the love and criticism, one thing that everyone can agree on is the fact that ‘Atrangi Re’ has been a success story for both director Aanand L Rai and his cast. Most so, for Sara who’s enjoyed the spotlight that the movie and its success has cast on her career.

In a conversation with ETimes recent, her director Aanand L Rai commented, “Sara was always the first choice for the role of Rinku in ‘Atrangi Re’. She has that rare combination of innocence and maturity. Someone as young as her, has a remarkable capacity to…