<p>Actor Radhika Chetan has been on a high since her film ‘U Turn’ happened. After winding up shoots for a couple of projects like ‘BB5’ and ‘Coffee Thotta’, the young artiste is now busy with the shoot of ‘Hottegaagi Genu Battegaagi’. <br /><br />In a candid chat with Tini Sara Anien, she talks about her latest project and her role.<br /><br />From ‘U Turn’ till now, how has Sandalwood treated you?<br />I’ve been lucky to portray some really nice characters here. Working in these roles has been an amazing journey for me. I got to learn about the nuances of filmmaking and more with each project. Each role has been a learning experience. <br /><br />The varied roles you’re enacting in your projects...<br />While in ‘BB5’, I play a naughty charming energetic girl, in the female-oriented project called ‘Coffee Thotta’, I play the owner of the coffee ‘thotta’. The movie revolves around my role and is a thriller. <br /><br />What is special about ‘Hottegaagi Genu Battegaagi’?<br />To work with Anant Nag sir and carry the film on your shoulders is like a dream come true. The movie has a bit of both comedy and drama. The script is well-<br />balanced and has been handled really well. <br /><br />How was it to act with Anant Nag?<br />Everyone knows that he is a brilliant actor. For me, it was like a fan moment. I tried my best to not sound overexcited. He’s a very senior actor but he made me feel very comfortable. The first time I met him, he told me about the nuances of my character. I felt very comfortable working with him. Anant sir is a walking encyclopedia yet he’s very grounded.<br /><br />An interesting moment on the set.<br />Sometimes, Anant sir would break into a song and that would be the best thing one could ask for. I was awestruck and moments like these felt really magical. <br /><br />Challenges you faced during the shoot.<br />The character I portray is completely opposite to what I am in real life. To bring in all the characteristics required for the role meant a lot of hard work for me. Anant sir helped me a lot for the same. <br /><br />What did you enjoy the most about the movie?<br />I love dancing. After ‘RangiTaranga’, it felt absolutely wonderful to dance again. I felt alive. I was hoping for a project which I could dance in. While it was a semi-classical performance in ‘RangiTaranga’, I display some Western and classical moves in ‘Hottegaagi...’.<br /><br />How different is this film?<br />This movie is like a welcome break. I grabbed the opportunity as it was a non-thriller movie. I’m looking forward to the audience seeing another side of me in the film, be it the character or the way I’m presented through the script.</p>
<p>Actor Radhika Chetan has been on a high since her film ‘U Turn’ happened. After winding up shoots for a couple of projects like ‘BB5’ and ‘Coffee Thotta’, the young artiste is now busy with the shoot of ‘Hottegaagi Genu Battegaagi’. <br /><br />In a candid chat with Tini Sara Anien, she talks about her latest project and her role.<br /><br />From ‘U Turn’ till now, how has Sandalwood treated you?<br />I’ve been lucky to portray some really nice characters here. Working in these roles has been an amazing journey for me. I got to learn about the nuances of filmmaking and more with each project. Each role has been a learning experience. <br /><br />The varied roles you’re enacting in your projects...<br />While in ‘BB5’, I play a naughty charming energetic girl, in the female-oriented project called ‘Coffee Thotta’, I play the owner of the coffee ‘thotta’. The movie revolves around my role and is a thriller. <br /><br />What is special about ‘Hottegaagi Genu Battegaagi’?<br />To work with Anant Nag sir and carry the film on your shoulders is like a dream come true. The movie has a bit of both comedy and drama. The script is well-<br />balanced and has been handled really well. <br /><br />How was it to act with Anant Nag?<br />Everyone knows that he is a brilliant actor. For me, it was like a fan moment. I tried my best to not sound overexcited. He’s a very senior actor but he made me feel very comfortable. The first time I met him, he told me about the nuances of my character. I felt very comfortable working with him. Anant sir is a walking encyclopedia yet he’s very grounded.<br /><br />An interesting moment on the set.<br />Sometimes, Anant sir would break into a song and that would be the best thing one could ask for. I was awestruck and moments like these felt really magical. <br /><br />Challenges you faced during the shoot.<br />The character I portray is completely opposite to what I am in real life. To bring in all the characteristics required for the role meant a lot of hard work for me. Anant sir helped me a lot for the same. <br /><br />What did you enjoy the most about the movie?<br />I love dancing. After ‘RangiTaranga’, it felt absolutely wonderful to dance again. I felt alive. I was hoping for a project which I could dance in. While it was a semi-classical performance in ‘RangiTaranga’, I display some Western and classical moves in ‘Hottegaagi...’.<br /><br />How different is this film?<br />This movie is like a welcome break. I grabbed the opportunity as it was a non-thriller movie. I’m looking forward to the audience seeing another side of me in the film, be it the character or the way I’m presented through the script.</p>
