Agencies :
Hande Ercel, the popular Turkish actress known for her roles in hit series, such as ‘You Knock on My Door’ and ‘A?k Laftan Anlamaz’, has gained
a substantial fan base in India due to her
riveting performance in Turkish dramas.
Recently, the actress visited India for Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce &
Industry (FICCI) Frames 2024.
At the event, she expressed her eagerness to
collaborate with specific Bollywood celebrities.
Speaking to PTI at the event, Ercel stated,
“I would like to work with Hrithik Roshan, Aamir Khan, and Sidharth Malhotra. This is
the right time I’m visiting India. A new door
is openning for me with opportunities
to collaborate in Indian projects.”
She also mentioned her admiration for Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Dev Patel. Notably, she cited ‘PK’ and
‘3 Idiots’ as some of her favourite Indian films. “Amongst the directors, I admire Sanjay Leela Bhansali; he was present at Cannes. Since Hindi movies aren’t theatrically released in Turkey, I watched them all online,” the actress mentioned.
The actress feels she was ‘destined’ to visit India. “When my agent asked if I would like to attend FICCI Frames this year, I immediately said yes because I had already been considering a visit.
I believe this is part of a universal plan,” she
conveyed through an interpreter.
At FICCI Frames, the actress joined the session titled ‘From Bollywood to Turkish Drama: Acting across Borders’ alongside actor Ayushmann Khurrana. She appreciated Khurrana’s musical
talent and expressed her admiration for the song ‘Mere Liye Tum Kaafi Ho’ from the film ‘Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan’. With nearly 32 million
followers on Instagram, Ercel finds it uplifting
to witness actors collaborating across industries.
Hande Ercel also said, “It’s inspiring to see more people unite both on and off-screen, engaging in the creation of films as cultural projects. This
marks an incredible exchange through art, where emotions and the language of love transcend
borders. For me, it’s about self-discovery
and embracing new experiences.”