<p>Actor Tamannaah Bhatia, who garnered attention with her work in the series <em>11th Hour</em>, says the digital medium is a boon for actors as it features authentic characters. The <em>Sye Raa</em> star adds that her upcoming show <em>November Story</em> has a well-written script and relatable plot, which revolves around the bond between protagonist and her father.</p>.<p>Edited excerpts from the interview:</p>.<p><strong>What encouraged you to take up <em>November Story</em>?</strong></p>.<p><em>November Story </em>happened before the Covid-19 pandemic. Not a lot of actors from the South Indian film industry were doing web shows back then and I wanted to explore the space. The show is a thriller, which is a good genre, and has been written well. </p>.<p><strong>How did you prepare for your role in the series?</strong></p>.<p>This character needed a lot of preparation and attention to minute details. I would sit with an Assistant Director (AD) before the shoot and go over what had happened on the show previously.</p>.<p><strong>Are there any similarities between the character and your real-life personality?</strong></p>.<p>Not really, this is a very different kind of world. However, the show revolves around my character's attempts at saving her father, which is a relatable theme. This sentiment really came in handy while playing the part.</p>.<p><strong>What are the advantages of working in a web series?</strong></p>.<p>Web shows feature characters that are authentic and not cinematic. The actor really needs to be subtle, which helps the person explore more as a performer.</p>.<p><strong>How did you deal with setbacks during the early stages of your career?</strong></p>.<p>I never really took success and failure seriously initially, mainly because I started young. </p>.<p><strong>You have essayed several roles in your career. Is there a character that deserves a series or film of its own?</strong></p>.<p>I feel that my character from the Telugu movie <em>100 Percent Love</em> could do with a series of her own. She is someone who could hold the attention of the audience for a longer span of time. </p>
<p>Actor Tamannaah Bhatia, who garnered attention with her work in the series <em>11th Hour</em>, says the digital medium is a boon for actors as it features authentic characters. The <em>Sye Raa</em> star adds that her upcoming show <em>November Story</em> has a well-written script and relatable plot, which revolves around the bond between protagonist and her father.</p>.<p>Edited excerpts from the interview:</p>.<p><strong>What encouraged you to take up <em>November Story</em>?</strong></p>.<p><em>November Story </em>happened before the Covid-19 pandemic. Not a lot of actors from the South Indian film industry were doing web shows back then and I wanted to explore the space. The show is a thriller, which is a good genre, and has been written well. </p>.<p><strong>How did you prepare for your role in the series?</strong></p>.<p>This character needed a lot of preparation and attention to minute details. I would sit with an Assistant Director (AD) before the shoot and go over what had happened on the show previously.</p>.<p><strong>Are there any similarities between the character and your real-life personality?</strong></p>.<p>Not really, this is a very different kind of world. However, the show revolves around my character's attempts at saving her father, which is a relatable theme. This sentiment really came in handy while playing the part.</p>.<p><strong>What are the advantages of working in a web series?</strong></p>.<p>Web shows feature characters that are authentic and not cinematic. The actor really needs to be subtle, which helps the person explore more as a performer.</p>.<p><strong>How did you deal with setbacks during the early stages of your career?</strong></p>.<p>I never really took success and failure seriously initially, mainly because I started young. </p>.<p><strong>You have essayed several roles in your career. Is there a character that deserves a series or film of its own?</strong></p>.<p>I feel that my character from the Telugu movie <em>100 Percent Love</em> could do with a series of her own. She is someone who could hold the attention of the audience for a longer span of time. </p>
