Renowned TV actor Jennifer Winget recently disclosed that she auditioned for Sobhita Dhulipala’s role in the popular web series “The Night Manager.” In an interview, Winget shared her experience and thoughts on the audition process.
Audition for “The Night Manager”
Jennifer Winget, known for her extensive work in television, revealed that she had auditioned for the role of Kaveri in “The Night Manager,” a part that eventually went to Sobhita Dhulipala. Reflecting on the experience, she said, “I had auditioned for The Night Manager but I didn’t get it. Aisa bahut baar huya hai (this has happened many times). And I loved the original show… And it had Aditya Roy Kapur! But it’s okay!”
Dealing with Disappointment
Although Winget was initially upset about not landing the role, she emphasized the importance of moving forward and remaining optimistic. “Of course, you feel upset and sad but life goes on and something better comes along. I truly believe it that every time something has not worked out for me, something even better has happened,” she added. This positive outlook has helped her navigate the ups and downs of her acting career.
About “The Night Manager”
“The Night Manager” marked the digital debut of Aditya Roy Kapur, who played Shaan SenGupta, a former officer turned hotel manager who goes undercover into the world of arms dealing. Sobhita Dhulipala portrays Kaveri, the wife of the arms dealer. The Hindi version, created by Sandeep Modi, also stars Anil Kapoor, Tillotama Shome, and Saswata Chatterjee. It is an adaptation of the 2016 British thriller series of the same name and is available on Disney+ Hotstar.
Jennifer Winget’s Career
Jennifer Winget has made a significant mark in the television industry with roles in popular shows such as “Kasautii Zindagii Kay,” “Dill Mill Gayye,” “Saraswatichandra,” and “Beyhadh,” where she portrayed the character Maya Mehrotra in a psychological thriller series. She made her OTT debut with “Code M” and was last seen on TV in “Beyhadh 2.” Recently, she starred in the web series “Raisinghani vs Raisinghani,” which premiered on SonyLIV in February and featured Karan Wahi and Reem Shaikh.