‘Summer in Bethlehem’: Manju Warrier on playing Aami; Says she didn’t fully understand the character back then

Manju Warrier reflects on her iconic role as Aami in ‘Summer in Bethlehem’, now understanding the character’s emotional depth and struggles with a contemporary perspective on mental health. She feels her life experiences would allow her to portray Abhirami with greater nuance today. The 1998 classic is returning to theatres for a re-release on December 12.