India – Mumbai : Actress Jyotika, who is garnering praise for her performance in the recently released streaming film ‘System’, has opened up about the emotional depth and silent expressions that define her character in the courtroom drama.
Speaking to media during the film’s promotions in Mumbai alongside co-star Sonakshi Sinha, the actress shared that portraying Sarika, a stenographer, was both unique and challenging for her as an actor.
“For me, I really like Sarika as a character I have not played before, actually. I don’t want to give away too much, but there are too many shades to her and there are a lot of layers,” Jyotika said.
She further explained that much of her character’s emotional journey is conveyed through silence rather than dialogue.
“So, those layers in her attracted me a lot. Also, there’s a lot I’m emoting through silence, which was another factor, which was very challenging as an actor,” she added.
Talking about courtroom dramas and the process of understanding legal settings through cinema, Jyotika said films themselves often become a learning experience for actors.
“We’ve seen courtrooms and also other films which have been projected very well. So each time it’s like learning for us also. Ke isse type ka court is like this, supreme court is like this, and the general court is like this,” she said.
The actress admitted that she has never visited a real courtroom and relies largely on cinematic portrayals to understand the environment.
“So it’s always a learning from other films. I’ve really not been to an actual court. So it’s just through films and how real they’re showing it that we’re learning,” she shared.
‘System’ is a courtroom drama featuring Sonakshi Sinha as Neha, a determined young lawyer trying to prove herself worthy of becoming a partner in her father’s law firm. Veteran filmmaker and actor Ashutosh Gowariker essays the role of her father in the film.
The movie marks Sonakshi’s first outing as a lawyer on screen and her second OTT release after ‘Kakuda’.
Produced by Pammi Baweja, Harman Baweja, and Smitha Baliga, ‘System’ is currently streaming on Prime Video.
