<p>The actress, who has been chosen as the brand ambassador of the 13th edition of ‘Jewels of India’ exhibition, says, at the moment, she is busy with her dance concerts and movie projects and is on a travelling spree. In the City to promote the brand she endorses, Lakshmi talked about her movies and her passion for dancing. <br /><br />“I have just finished a film with Priyadarshan. It was really wonderful to work with him. I also have a couple of Tamil and Malayalam projects. I am generally busy with my dance recitals from October to November, so I have to be a little choosy in signing my films. In between, I was asked to represent the ‘Jewels of India’ exhibition, which I accepted because I considered it a privilege. Being a dancer, I have a natural liking for jewels, especially, the traditional temple designs that are very attractive,” she says. <br /><br />Even after becoming popular in the Malayalam and Tamil film industry, Lakshmi has not left Bangalore. She takes pride in calling herself a Bangalorean. She attributes her professional success to her family which encourages her. <br /><br />“Art is in my blood. My mother is a classical singer and everyone in my family considers art as an important part of life. The movie industry is so volatile that one has to have solid family support to face the ups and downs there. I am fortunate to have such an encouraging family,” she reveals.<br /><br />The roles which she has essayed in films like Arayannangalude Veedu opposite Mammootty, Thaniye, Paradesi and Kochu Kochu Santhosangal are close to her heart and she says that her education and perspective about women play a decisive role when it comes to choosing a character. <br /><br />“Kochu Kochu Santhosangal established me as a dancer of repute. The journey so far as a dancer and an actress has taught me so many things. I feel a sense of responsibility as an actress. When a lot of people are watching me, I cannot do something which may influence them in a bad way,” she says.<br /><br />The candid actress is also against portraying vulgarity on screen. “Once, I was a jury member for a dance reality show. I noticed that even small kids were dancing to item numbers. The choreography and expressions were not suitable for their age. As a dancer, I had to stand up against such things. I announced my objection on the show and a large number of people in the audience supported my view,” she says. <br /><br />Lakshmi has a dream to open her own dance school someday. “Opening a dance school is not an easy task. It needs a lot of energy and infrastructure. But if everything falls in place, I will start my academy in Bangalore,” she says.<br /></p>
<p>The actress, who has been chosen as the brand ambassador of the 13th edition of ‘Jewels of India’ exhibition, says, at the moment, she is busy with her dance concerts and movie projects and is on a travelling spree. In the City to promote the brand she endorses, Lakshmi talked about her movies and her passion for dancing. <br /><br />“I have just finished a film with Priyadarshan. It was really wonderful to work with him. I also have a couple of Tamil and Malayalam projects. I am generally busy with my dance recitals from October to November, so I have to be a little choosy in signing my films. In between, I was asked to represent the ‘Jewels of India’ exhibition, which I accepted because I considered it a privilege. Being a dancer, I have a natural liking for jewels, especially, the traditional temple designs that are very attractive,” she says. <br /><br />Even after becoming popular in the Malayalam and Tamil film industry, Lakshmi has not left Bangalore. She takes pride in calling herself a Bangalorean. She attributes her professional success to her family which encourages her. <br /><br />“Art is in my blood. My mother is a classical singer and everyone in my family considers art as an important part of life. The movie industry is so volatile that one has to have solid family support to face the ups and downs there. I am fortunate to have such an encouraging family,” she reveals.<br /><br />The roles which she has essayed in films like Arayannangalude Veedu opposite Mammootty, Thaniye, Paradesi and Kochu Kochu Santhosangal are close to her heart and she says that her education and perspective about women play a decisive role when it comes to choosing a character. <br /><br />“Kochu Kochu Santhosangal established me as a dancer of repute. The journey so far as a dancer and an actress has taught me so many things. I feel a sense of responsibility as an actress. When a lot of people are watching me, I cannot do something which may influence them in a bad way,” she says.<br /><br />The candid actress is also against portraying vulgarity on screen. “Once, I was a jury member for a dance reality show. I noticed that even small kids were dancing to item numbers. The choreography and expressions were not suitable for their age. As a dancer, I had to stand up against such things. I announced my objection on the show and a large number of people in the audience supported my view,” she says. <br /><br />Lakshmi has a dream to open her own dance school someday. “Opening a dance school is not an easy task. It needs a lot of energy and infrastructure. But if everything falls in place, I will start my academy in Bangalore,” she says.<br /></p>
