India, March 19 -- Rachel Zegler has been in the eye of the storm since her casting as the iconic Disney princess Snow White in the story's latest live-action adaptation. The Marc Webb film, titled simply Snow White, is releasing on March 21 worldwide. In recent comments, Zegler addressed the character's perception and what she wants the audience to see. (Also read: Snow White first reviews: Some relief for Disney as film gets positive reactions after years of controversies)

Snow White's tale was first adapted for the screen by Disney in the classic 1937 animated film, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Talking about how the film remains contemporary 88 years down the line, Zegler says, "From the word go, it was obvious that Marc wanted to...