British-Indian actor Priya Kansara, the voice of Mary in the highly anticipated sci-fi film Project Hail Mary, recently shared her excitement over the “worlds colliding” moment between her co-star Ryan Gosling and Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan.
Following a virtual conversation between the two leading men—where they bonded over their respective experience with cinematic aliens Rocky and Jadoo—Kansara spoke with HT City about her deep-rooted love for Indian cinema.
The Alien Connection: From Jadoo to Rocky
Kansara, who grew up singing “Jadoo Jadoo,” placed Project Hail Mary in the prestigious company of iconic “alien” films.
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A “Niche” List: She noted that only a few films—E.T., Koi… Mil Gaya, and now Project Hail Mary—have truly captured the magic of extraterrestrial friendship.
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Fan Moment: “Ryan and Hrithik’s video was really cool,” she said. “I’m a big Hrithik Roshan fan… I’ve watched so many of his movies growing up.”
On Working with Ryan Gosling
Sharing the screen (and sound booth) with an actor of Gosling’s caliber initially triggered some “imposter syndrome” for Kansara. However, she described him as an ideal collaborator:
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The Persona: She described Gosling as “warm, open, and dorky,” perfectly embodying his character, Ryland Grace.
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Professionalism: Despite the stress of “zero-gravity” wire work and complex shoots, Kansara marveled at his ability to remain “calm, collected, and kind.”
A Future in Bollywood?
When asked about potentially sharing the screen with Hrithik Roshan, Kansara’s response was enthusiastic: “Oh my God, please. Somebody make that happen.”
While she is currently making waves in Hollywood, she hasn’t ruled out a stint in the Indian film industry. Citing Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Aamir Khan (specifically Lagaan and 3 Idiots) as favorites, she noted:
“Never say never. I grew up watching Bollywood movies… if the right story or the right people came along, then who knows?”
With Project Hail Mary generating significant buzz for its depiction of space-bound camaraderie, Kansara is quickly becoming a bridge between the distinct cinematic worlds of London, Los Angeles, and Mumbai.
