Actress-director Divya Khossla, who is gearing up for her upcoming film ‘Ek Chatur Naar’, has revealed that her on-screen chemistry with co-star Neil Nitin Mukesh was more playful than their off-screen rapport.

In a candid chat with IANS in Mumbai’s Andheri ahead of the film’s release, Divya said that while both actors were completely focused on their craft behind the scenes, being in front of the camera brought out a different dynamic. “On the camera, it was a lot more fun. Off the camera, it was serious, because, you know, we both are very hardworking into our work. And we don’t take our minds around here and there,” she shared.

She went on to add, “It’s always work, work, work. But on screen, it was very fun because it was about the snake and the mongoose. And I had the most fun time of my life, bullying him.”

‘Ek Chatur Naar’ is a black comedy thriller penned by Himanshu Tripathi and directed by Umesh Shukla. Set in a quirky small-town Indian backdrop, the story revolves around a seemingly charming woman whose innocence conceals a razor-sharp wit. Ambitious and cunning, she outsmarts everyone around her, making the film a mix of wit, humour, and intrigue.

Divya had earlier spoken about her long-standing desire to try her hand at comedy. The actress, who has directed films in the past, said the project gave her the opportunity to explore her comedic side as an actor. “I have always, I don’t know why, but I have felt that comedy is my genre. And I have always longed, wished and prayed that I get to work in a comedy film. So when this came, I was like, finally, I’m getting to do what I wanted to do. Maybe people don’t know that side of me, because in real life also, I have that comic bone in me,” she said.

Presented by T-Series, ‘Ek Chatur Naar’ is slated for release on September 12, 2025.