<p>Anchor-turned-actress Mamathi Chari says that working on the Amazon Prime Video original <em>Time Enna Boss</em> helped her realise that she can ace comedy and opened new avenues for the former <em>Bigg Boss Tamil 2</em> contestant. Speaking to <em>DH</em>, she adds that her well-wishers want her to do 'more humour' and this suggests that the show has hit the right notes.</p>.<p>(Edited excerpts)</p>.<p><strong>What encouraged you to give the nod to <em>Time Enna Boss</em>?</strong></p>.<p>The casting director said that this is a Kavithalaya Productions-backed Amazon original series and that did the trick for me. I did not need to hear anything else as I was pretty assured about the quality and the reach. </p>.<p><strong>How did you prepare for the role?</strong></p>.<p>I had the script in advance and practiced every expression in front of the mirror. When you act in OTT, you need to tone it down a bit. At the same time, there is an exaggeration needed as this is a situational comedy. A bit of homework is needed as you have to balance things on a knife-edge. Without it I would have struggled as my co-stars are big. </p>.<p><strong>What are the advantages of working in a digital medium?</strong></p>.<p>This series is being available in 200 countries in Tamil and Telugu with subtitles. This reach is beyond anything I could have imagined. </p>.<p><strong>How are Bharath and Priya Bhavani Shankar as co-stars?</strong></p>.<p>Bharat's first movie was promoted on my breakfast show so I have a long association with him. It was wonderful to have him as part of Time Enna Boss?. The other co-stars--right from Priya Bhavani Shankar to Robo Shankar--were truly wonderful. The director is a sweetheart as he is very kind and understanding. </p>.<p><strong>Are you open to acting in non-Tamil shows as well?</strong></p>.<p>Yes, please! Just bring it on. I speak a ton of languages and want to work in them. </p>.<p><strong>Do you feel there is a dearth of digital content made in regional languages?</strong></p>.<p>This is in a nascent stage and there will more content in the coming days.</p>.<p><strong>What is the biggest takeaway from working on the show?</strong></p>.<p>I realised that I can do comedy, which is something I was not aware of initially. Interestingly, my last project was a PSA on human trafficking and affected me for a month. I was terribly depressed and cried a lot. This, however, was great fun and I enjoyed it. </p>.<p><strong>To what extent has <em>Time Enna Boss</em> been able to impress your inner circle?</strong></p>.<p>My followers are my inner circle and they are looking forward to seeing more humour from my end. </p>
<p>Anchor-turned-actress Mamathi Chari says that working on the Amazon Prime Video original <em>Time Enna Boss</em> helped her realise that she can ace comedy and opened new avenues for the former <em>Bigg Boss Tamil 2</em> contestant. Speaking to <em>DH</em>, she adds that her well-wishers want her to do 'more humour' and this suggests that the show has hit the right notes.</p>.<p>(Edited excerpts)</p>.<p><strong>What encouraged you to give the nod to <em>Time Enna Boss</em>?</strong></p>.<p>The casting director said that this is a Kavithalaya Productions-backed Amazon original series and that did the trick for me. I did not need to hear anything else as I was pretty assured about the quality and the reach. </p>.<p><strong>How did you prepare for the role?</strong></p>.<p>I had the script in advance and practiced every expression in front of the mirror. When you act in OTT, you need to tone it down a bit. At the same time, there is an exaggeration needed as this is a situational comedy. A bit of homework is needed as you have to balance things on a knife-edge. Without it I would have struggled as my co-stars are big. </p>.<p><strong>What are the advantages of working in a digital medium?</strong></p>.<p>This series is being available in 200 countries in Tamil and Telugu with subtitles. This reach is beyond anything I could have imagined. </p>.<p><strong>How are Bharath and Priya Bhavani Shankar as co-stars?</strong></p>.<p>Bharat's first movie was promoted on my breakfast show so I have a long association with him. It was wonderful to have him as part of Time Enna Boss?. The other co-stars--right from Priya Bhavani Shankar to Robo Shankar--were truly wonderful. The director is a sweetheart as he is very kind and understanding. </p>.<p><strong>Are you open to acting in non-Tamil shows as well?</strong></p>.<p>Yes, please! Just bring it on. I speak a ton of languages and want to work in them. </p>.<p><strong>Do you feel there is a dearth of digital content made in regional languages?</strong></p>.<p>This is in a nascent stage and there will more content in the coming days.</p>.<p><strong>What is the biggest takeaway from working on the show?</strong></p>.<p>I realised that I can do comedy, which is something I was not aware of initially. Interestingly, my last project was a PSA on human trafficking and affected me for a month. I was terribly depressed and cried a lot. This, however, was great fun and I enjoyed it. </p>.<p><strong>To what extent has <em>Time Enna Boss</em> been able to impress your inner circle?</strong></p>.<p>My followers are my inner circle and they are looking forward to seeing more humour from my end. </p>
