Dev is a friend who will forever be as good as family: Rukmini

For the past 10 years, many tried casting you in films, but you always refused. Finally, you said yes to Raj Chakrabarty���s Champ, where you are cast opposite ���good friend��� Dev. The film is from Dev���s production house���
The first offer I got was for I Love You, opposite Dev. Then Challenge, Yoddha and of late Dhumketu, all opposite him, but I turned them down as I was not ready.So, to me, the hero or the production house doesn���t matter. In the past six months, Rajda and Dev tried hard to convince me. Then, one fine day, I felt it was time ��� time for me to go for it. That is when I said yes to Champ.
Is it true that Jaya is much like you in real life.
I can relate to her in every possible way! Jaya is well-read and independent. She is impulsive when it comes to matters of the heart. She can love you like a lover and at the same time care for you like a mother.
Dev said that Rukmini is my pillar of strength, as Jaya is Shibaji���s���
(Laughs) Is it? I know I am Dev���s best friend. Friendship means a lot to me. As they say, dosti mein sukoon hain!
And Dev to you is���?
A friend who will forever be as good as family.
Dev is a superstar. Do you, at times, feel he might overshadow you?
Champ revolves around the journey of a sportsman, played by Dev. So, the film is about Dev. I am convinced with my character and the story, which is all that matter. Acting is a new territory to me and I am intimidated by all the brilliant actors around me. I am focusing on that.