In conversation with the German Dubsmash sisters
German sisters Khatera Bilsky and Breshna Khan became stars overnight after their Dubsmash videos on the popular Bollywood movies became an Internet sensation in India and among Bollywood fans around the world. Their first video lip-syncing Andaz Apna Apna dialogues has gained around six million views on YouTube.
Indian Weekender interviewed Khatera Bilsky last week where she spoke about their Bollywood madness.
IWK: Tell us a little about yourself (Khatera and Breshna)
KB: We are two crazy Bollywood ke deewane sisters: Khatera and Breshna from Germany. Breshna loves Bollywood, acting and dancing. I love all kind of movies and serials. I am completely into the entertainment business.
IWK: When did you start making Dubsmash videos?
KB: As soon as we saw Dubsmash in April 2015, we started making our videos.
IWK: Why Bollywood? Do you have any connections with India?
KB: We have been watching Bollywood movies since childhood. Our father was a big fan of Bollywood movies. That is the only connection we have with India.
IWK: Can you speak in Hindi?
KB: I can understand the language and can speak a little but I cannot converse fluently. Breshna can speak good Hindi.
IWK: Any Indian friend who helped you while making the videos?
KB: No one helped us in making the videos. We did it on our own since we understood the language.
IWK: How difficult or easy was it to learn Hindi?
KB: We learned it like a kid learning his mother tongue, so it was not very difficult. We did not have much trouble while making videos and lip-syncing.
IWK: What are your favourite Bollywood films and which actors do you like?
KB: Our favourite film is Andaaz Apna Apna. Breshna’s favourite actor is Aamir Khan and recently she liked the movie Tamasha. I love Shahrukh Khan and Kajol is my favourite actress. One of my all-time favourite movies besides Andaaz Apna Apna is Gangs of Wasseypur. We also like Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Irrfan Khan.
IWK: How has the response been from your fans in Germany, India and overseas?
KB: They liked our performance. We got an incredible response, which was exciting and encouraging too.
IWK: Who is the baby star in the video and what’s his name?
KB: Gabriel is our little angel. He is my son. When his mood is okay, we add him to our videos.
IWK: Any plans to come to India and try your luck in Bollywood?
KB: I have been to Mumbai, Delhi and Pune in the past but right now Breshna is in India trying her luck. I am also planning to visit Mumbai towards the end of March. So keeping my fingers crossed.
IWK: Should we expect more Dubsmash videos in the future?
KB: Of course! We are continuing the fun and will do more videos.
IWK: Any message to your fans
KB: Thanks a lot for your great response, for your love and support. We will try our best to entertain you and bring a smile on your face. Love you all!
Your Dubsmash stars Khatera and Breshna can be reached on Instagram @ grzmotbilska and @breshna_h_khan.
German sisters Khatera Bilsky and Breshna Khan became stars overnight after their Dubsmash videos on the popular Bollywood movies became an Internet sensation in India and among Bollywood fans around the world. Their first video lip-syncing Andaz Apna Apna dialogues has gained around six million...
German sisters Khatera Bilsky and Breshna Khan became stars overnight after their Dubsmash videos on the popular Bollywood movies became an Internet sensation in India and among Bollywood fans around the world. Their first video lip-syncing Andaz Apna Apna dialogues has gained around six million views on YouTube.
Indian Weekender interviewed Khatera Bilsky last week where she spoke about their Bollywood madness.
IWK: Tell us a little about yourself (Khatera and Breshna)
KB: We are two crazy Bollywood ke deewane sisters: Khatera and Breshna from Germany. Breshna loves Bollywood, acting and dancing. I love all kind of movies and serials. I am completely into the entertainment business.
IWK: When did you start making Dubsmash videos?
KB: As soon as we saw Dubsmash in April 2015, we started making our videos.
IWK: Why Bollywood? Do you have any connections with India?
KB: We have been watching Bollywood movies since childhood. Our father was a big fan of Bollywood movies. That is the only connection we have with India.
IWK: Can you speak in Hindi?
KB: I can understand the language and can speak a little but I cannot converse fluently. Breshna can speak good Hindi.
IWK: Any Indian friend who helped you while making the videos?
KB: No one helped us in making the videos. We did it on our own since we understood the language.
IWK: How difficult or easy was it to learn Hindi?
KB: We learned it like a kid learning his mother tongue, so it was not very difficult. We did not have much trouble while making videos and lip-syncing.
IWK: What are your favourite Bollywood films and which actors do you like?
KB: Our favourite film is Andaaz Apna Apna. Breshna’s favourite actor is Aamir Khan and recently she liked the movie Tamasha. I love Shahrukh Khan and Kajol is my favourite actress. One of my all-time favourite movies besides Andaaz Apna Apna is Gangs of Wasseypur. We also like Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Irrfan Khan.
IWK: How has the response been from your fans in Germany, India and overseas?
KB: They liked our performance. We got an incredible response, which was exciting and encouraging too.
IWK: Who is the baby star in the video and what’s his name?
KB: Gabriel is our little angel. He is my son. When his mood is okay, we add him to our videos.
IWK: Any plans to come to India and try your luck in Bollywood?
KB: I have been to Mumbai, Delhi and Pune in the past but right now Breshna is in India trying her luck. I am also planning to visit Mumbai towards the end of March. So keeping my fingers crossed.
IWK: Should we expect more Dubsmash videos in the future?
KB: Of course! We are continuing the fun and will do more videos.
IWK: Any message to your fans
KB: Thanks a lot for your great response, for your love and support. We will try our best to entertain you and bring a smile on your face. Love you all!
Your Dubsmash stars Khatera and Breshna can be reached on Instagram @ grzmotbilska and @breshna_h_khan.
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