Mumbai, June 1 -- Veteran Bollywood actress Sonam Khan, remembered for her brief yet memorable stint in Bollywood during the 1980s, recently opened up about one of the most transformative roles of her career, her portrayal of a dual character in the 1989 film "Mitti Aur Sona".

In a deeply personal Instagram story, the actress reminisced about the psychological demands and emotional depth required to embody two disparate personas, a vibrant college student and a vulnerable courtesan. This not only gave her courage and understanding, but also helped her in playing her character honestly in the film.

Sonam Khan wrote, "Mitti Aur Sona is a movie closest to my heart. I played a college girl and a courtesan. Yes, challenging it was. I had to ad...