<p>A fresh face in Sandalwood, actor Kavitha is excited about her upcoming project where she will be seen as a school girl. This youngster, who plays a significant character in ‘Srinivasa Kalyana’ expected to release in September, is a bit nervous yet elated. In a tete-a-tete with Tini Sara Anien, the actor sheds light on the project and her role.<br /><br />How did you bag the role?<br /><br />I have been acting on the small screen for three years. I hosted a game show where I got noticed by actor cum director M G Srinivas. He contacted the channel to connect with me. When I met him, I told him about the serial and he was surprised. He said he wouldn’t have contacted me for the role if he knew about the serial. (Laughs) I told him that I was glad he didn’t know about it.<br /><br />How different is it to act on the big screen?<br /><br />The small screen taught me how to act and express varied emotions on camera. People on the serial set have always treated me as family. Though ‘Srinivasa Kalyana’ is a film, it didn’t seem different that way, as M G Srinivas made sure that I felt comfortable and confident. Apart from being a good director and actor, he is also a great human being. He was respectful towards everyone’s views and would clearly communicate what he wanted from a scene. But he also gave me the space that I needed and let me work on the role. <br /><br />Tell us about your role.<br /><br />I play Akshara in ‘Srinivasa Kalyana’. She is a school girl and showcases innocence in a very cute manner. The way she reacts to every situation is very different — she is a very sober person, cries for the smallest things yet is very possessive. If Akshara feels helpless, she cries. I found the role very interesting.<br /><br />How close are you to your character?<br /><br />It was when I enacted the role that I realised I’m still a child deep within. I was Akshara off screen and onscreen and was kidding with people on the set. I am like Akshara — if I don’t have a clear idea about something, I don’t accept it. <br /><br />An interesting incident that happened on the set...<br /><br />In a particular scene, Balu (portrayed by Srinivas) lies to Akshara and she realises this and slaps him. When the scene was being shot, Srinivas came closer than expected and I actually slapped him unknowingly. <br /><br />Srinivas was in shock for a few minutes but he kept acting. My expression was also of complete shock. But it was later that we realised that the scene wasn’t being recorded. Whenever Srinivas thinks of a playful joke or imagines me hitting anyone, he narrates this incident loudly.<br /><br />Your expectations from the movie.<br /><br />I am more nervous than excited. I am not sure what to expect as it is something <br />entirely different from what I have done till now. The audience has accepted me <br />for my role in the serial, but I am wondering what they will think of my character in the movie. My fingers are crossed. <br /></p>
<p>A fresh face in Sandalwood, actor Kavitha is excited about her upcoming project where she will be seen as a school girl. This youngster, who plays a significant character in ‘Srinivasa Kalyana’ expected to release in September, is a bit nervous yet elated. In a tete-a-tete with Tini Sara Anien, the actor sheds light on the project and her role.<br /><br />How did you bag the role?<br /><br />I have been acting on the small screen for three years. I hosted a game show where I got noticed by actor cum director M G Srinivas. He contacted the channel to connect with me. When I met him, I told him about the serial and he was surprised. He said he wouldn’t have contacted me for the role if he knew about the serial. (Laughs) I told him that I was glad he didn’t know about it.<br /><br />How different is it to act on the big screen?<br /><br />The small screen taught me how to act and express varied emotions on camera. People on the serial set have always treated me as family. Though ‘Srinivasa Kalyana’ is a film, it didn’t seem different that way, as M G Srinivas made sure that I felt comfortable and confident. Apart from being a good director and actor, he is also a great human being. He was respectful towards everyone’s views and would clearly communicate what he wanted from a scene. But he also gave me the space that I needed and let me work on the role. <br /><br />Tell us about your role.<br /><br />I play Akshara in ‘Srinivasa Kalyana’. She is a school girl and showcases innocence in a very cute manner. The way she reacts to every situation is very different — she is a very sober person, cries for the smallest things yet is very possessive. If Akshara feels helpless, she cries. I found the role very interesting.<br /><br />How close are you to your character?<br /><br />It was when I enacted the role that I realised I’m still a child deep within. I was Akshara off screen and onscreen and was kidding with people on the set. I am like Akshara — if I don’t have a clear idea about something, I don’t accept it. <br /><br />An interesting incident that happened on the set...<br /><br />In a particular scene, Balu (portrayed by Srinivas) lies to Akshara and she realises this and slaps him. When the scene was being shot, Srinivas came closer than expected and I actually slapped him unknowingly. <br /><br />Srinivas was in shock for a few minutes but he kept acting. My expression was also of complete shock. But it was later that we realised that the scene wasn’t being recorded. Whenever Srinivas thinks of a playful joke or imagines me hitting anyone, he narrates this incident loudly.<br /><br />Your expectations from the movie.<br /><br />I am more nervous than excited. I am not sure what to expect as it is something <br />entirely different from what I have done till now. The audience has accepted me <br />for my role in the serial, but I am wondering what they will think of my character in the movie. My fingers are crossed. <br /></p>
