Role of a lifetime

Actress Kubbra Sait will soon head to New York to represent her show Sacred Games at International Emmys. The Netflix series is nominated in the Best Drama section at the 2019 International Emmy Award, which will take place on November 25.

“I am putting it out there in the universe everyday that we are coming back with the winning trophy. Everybody has been moved, has been touched, and felt the exhilaration of being part of this incredible show across the world,” Kubbra said. 

She added: “And just to represent that at an international level, and be with the entire crew and relive the moments is an award in itself. I am looking forward to the reward as well.” Kubbra played the role of transgender character Cuckoo in the show. She received huge praise for her performance. And she is grateful for all the love.

“Cuckoo has been a character that finally portrays the third gender with respect, with love, with pride and I don’t think that’s an ordinary feat at all. I am indebted to the writer who made the character standout so beautifully. The incredible team and the way Anurag believed that a girl could play the role is just amazing,” she added.

She also shared how her life changed after Sacred Games. “Up until July 2018 it would have been fair to say I was an anchor. But July 2018 onwards it’s fair to say I have flipped the switch and become an actor. I have had the most fruitful, busiest and exciting year. As a performer, I worked with so many different pool of directors. Had the chance to audition more. Read more. Learn more. Last one year has taught me more than all the years I’ve lived through. I am grateful and will be grateful for a long time,” Kubbra said. — IANS