Avantika Knows Disney’s Spin Is a Big Moment
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![Throughout the movie, there were many scenes that reminded me of my own upbringing and I wanted to know if Avantika felt the same. "The one scene that really struck a chord with me and really stuck with me was a scene that I shot with Meera Syal, who plays Rhea's Nani [grandmother]. That scene was really emotional because I didn't have a figure like her in my life growing up. It was just so important and heartwarming to have that experience, even if it was on screen. Meera was such a support system for me throughout the whole movie and I love her so much."](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/nBKY4GyYRrhTJwbGWSKOFqqEfDw/fit-in/1024x1024/filters:format_auto-!!-:strip_icc-!!-/2021/08/11/878/n/1922398/961b25290958b6e0_156795_0743/i/Throughout-movie-there-were-many-scenes-that-reminded-me-my.jpg "Throughout the movie, there were many scenes that reminded me of my own upbringing and I wanted to know if Avantika felt the same. \"The one scene that really struck a chord with me and really stuck with me was a scene that I shot with Meera Syal, who plays Rhea's Nani [grandmother]. That scene was really emotional because I didn't have a figure like her in my life growing up. It was just so important and heartwarming to have that experience, even if it was on screen. Meera was such a support system for me throughout the whole movie and I love her so much.\"")
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