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No looking back

Last Updated 11 July 2017, 19:04 IST

After two noteworthy projects, actor Sushmitha Joshi says she has decided to go slow in choosing her third project. Sushmitha, whose Facebook profile pictures got her the first role in ‘Run Antony’ opposite Vinay Rajkumar, says her debut movie gave her a chance to understand what goes on behind the camera and also what comprises the craft of cinema.

After her portrayal of a shy, coy girl in her second project ‘Noorondu Nenapu’ got good reviews, Sushmitha has had a few offers coming her way but the young actor is yet to sign on the dotted line. Sushmitha talks to Nina C George about her projects and more.

How was your experience of acting in ‘Noorondu Nenapu’?
The project had a huge ensemble of actors and every actor had a substantial part in the film. I had to portray a character from the 1970s and that was a new experience for me. I also got the opportunity to work with a lot of senior actors and just watching them go about their work was a great learning process for me.

How did your debut project happen?
I never set out to be an actor. The producers of ‘Run Antony’ saw my profile picture and felt that I perfectly fit into the role. I had a successful screen test and before I knew it, I was a part of the project. After that, there was no looking back for me.

How is it to work in the Kannada film industry?
The people and projects are worth committing to but I find it difficult to converse in Kannada. I still haven’t managed to learn Kannada and acting without knowing the language is tough for me.

You have been declining a lot of good offers. Is there a particular reason for doing so?
I am a student of product design and I would like to complete my education before I commit to being a full-time actor. I want to act in only those projects that give me enough time to take forward my academics as well. I’ve had to decline a lot of good offers, but I don’t regret doing so.

What is the best compliment you have received so far?
I was told by many that I am capable of moulding into just about any character and that was encouraging to hear for a newcomer like me. That positivity has given me a lot of confidence.

Do you feel your freedom to move around has been restricted after becoming an actor?
I am the kind who likes to go out with friends and have ‘pani puri’ on the street. But now moving around freely has become a challenge.

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(Published 11 July 2017, 14:00 IST)

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