<p>Samyuktha Hegde never wanted be an actor. She was all of 18 when she got a call to come on board ‘Kirik Party’ which she eventually agreed to. Looking back, Samyuktha feels her life has changed for the better.<br /><br />After her successful debut, the young actor says she realised that hard work and commitment can take anyone places. She will be soon seen playing a hearing-and speech-impaired person in her next film ‘Omme Nishabdha Omme Yudha’. The actor talks to Nina C George about her work and why she doesn't like to rush into anything. <br /><br />Did you always want to be actor? <br />I never set out to be an actor. When the associate director of 'Kirik Party' offered me the role, I declined it several times before I finally decided to act in it. But now I realise that if you put in your best into whatever you are doing, then you can achieve what you want. <br /><br />Isn't it too early to be choosy with your projects? <br />After 'Kirik Party', I want to do the right films and stay in people’s heart. Most of the offers coming my way are of roles similar to what I played in ‘Kirik Party'. I haven’t got too many projects where I can showcase my skills. <br /><br />You have signed ‘Omme Nishabdha Omme Yudha’. What’s your role in it? <br />I play a hearing-and-speech-impaired person. I am really excited about this project because it is a performance-oriented one.<br /><br />How are your preparing for it? <br />Since I play a speech-and-hearing-impaired person, my expressions convey everything. I am working hard to get my expressions right. I practise in front of the mirror and that has helped. <br /><br />The biggest challenge in 'Omme Nishabdha...'? <br />I am a very talkative person and it is hard for me to remain quiet. I find it difficult when I can't talk for a whole day when the shoot is on. So I am trying to do some method acting and remain as calm and mute as possible till the shooting is over. <br /><br />Your strength as an actor...<br />My age (I will be turning 19 soon). I have a long way to go and I see my age as an advantage because I have enough time to mould my career and make the right moves. I am still in a position to take rejections in the right spirit.<br /><br />Who do you turn to for advice? <br />I look up to Rakshit Shetty and my brother Deepak Hedge. They have always told me to stay grounded and look at every project as a newcomer. I always run to these two people for direction and guidance. <br /><br />How do you handle criticism? <br />Negative comments have had a positive effect on me. I don't let negativity tie me down. <br /><br />Is there anybody you look up to in Kannada films? <br />Sruthi Hariharan. She is grounded, humble and someone you can connect to.</p>
<p>Samyuktha Hegde never wanted be an actor. She was all of 18 when she got a call to come on board ‘Kirik Party’ which she eventually agreed to. Looking back, Samyuktha feels her life has changed for the better.<br /><br />After her successful debut, the young actor says she realised that hard work and commitment can take anyone places. She will be soon seen playing a hearing-and speech-impaired person in her next film ‘Omme Nishabdha Omme Yudha’. The actor talks to Nina C George about her work and why she doesn't like to rush into anything. <br /><br />Did you always want to be actor? <br />I never set out to be an actor. When the associate director of 'Kirik Party' offered me the role, I declined it several times before I finally decided to act in it. But now I realise that if you put in your best into whatever you are doing, then you can achieve what you want. <br /><br />Isn't it too early to be choosy with your projects? <br />After 'Kirik Party', I want to do the right films and stay in people’s heart. Most of the offers coming my way are of roles similar to what I played in ‘Kirik Party'. I haven’t got too many projects where I can showcase my skills. <br /><br />You have signed ‘Omme Nishabdha Omme Yudha’. What’s your role in it? <br />I play a hearing-and-speech-impaired person. I am really excited about this project because it is a performance-oriented one.<br /><br />How are your preparing for it? <br />Since I play a speech-and-hearing-impaired person, my expressions convey everything. I am working hard to get my expressions right. I practise in front of the mirror and that has helped. <br /><br />The biggest challenge in 'Omme Nishabdha...'? <br />I am a very talkative person and it is hard for me to remain quiet. I find it difficult when I can't talk for a whole day when the shoot is on. So I am trying to do some method acting and remain as calm and mute as possible till the shooting is over. <br /><br />Your strength as an actor...<br />My age (I will be turning 19 soon). I have a long way to go and I see my age as an advantage because I have enough time to mould my career and make the right moves. I am still in a position to take rejections in the right spirit.<br /><br />Who do you turn to for advice? <br />I look up to Rakshit Shetty and my brother Deepak Hedge. They have always told me to stay grounded and look at every project as a newcomer. I always run to these two people for direction and guidance. <br /><br />How do you handle criticism? <br />Negative comments have had a positive effect on me. I don't let negativity tie me down. <br /><br />Is there anybody you look up to in Kannada films? <br />Sruthi Hariharan. She is grounded, humble and someone you can connect to.</p>