<p>Actor Sanjana Burli made her Sandalwood debut with ‘Weekend’, which released on Friday. This 18-year-old medical electronics engineering graduate from Ambedkar Institute of Technology is excited that she got a chance to work with Anant Nag in the film. </p>.<p>In a candid chat with <strong>Tini Sara Anien</strong>, she sheds light on her role and the film. </p>.<p class="Question"><strong>How did ‘Weekend’ happen?</strong></p>.<p>I had sent my profile to many casting coordinators and got the audition call for ‘Weekend’. Though I was busy then, the audition was happening near my house and so I just gave it a shot. The director Suresh spoke to me for a few minutes.</p>.<p>I auditioned and he immediately chose me for the role. I was super excited to know that Anant sir was going to be a part of the project. </p>.<p class="Question"><strong>Tell us about the film. </strong></p>.<p>I play the role of a software engineer, Anu, who loves being around her boyfriend and his grandfather. Her world revolves around them. It was easy to play Anu, as she was someone I could relate. She is very innocent and doesn’t go off the track. </p>.<p class="Question"><strong>Was the role challenging?</strong></p>.<p>Anu rides bikes and shooting for this part was challenging. I ride a KTM bike in the film; it was fun.</p>.<p>Thankfully, I did not have any accidents or mishaps. We did get caught by the police though; for riding without a driver’s license on Saraki Road.</p>.<p>We told the cop that a film shooting was in progress. The police fined Milind (the hero of the film) who was sitting behind and let us go. The song sequences were fun too; we did jet skiing in them. </p>.<p class="Question"><strong>How was it to work with Anant Nag?</strong></p>.<p>My very first scene was with Anant Nag and it was quite interesting. I had to get off a bike, remove my helmet, ring the doorbell and hand over a parcel to him.</p>.<p>Though it was a simple scene, either because of too many things to do or the excitement of sharing space with Anant sir, I messed up the scene. We had to do several takes. </p>.<p>Working with him was magical. I had a different picture of him but he turned out to be warm and cordial. He focuses on one movie at a time. I also observed how he can express a lot just with his eyes. </p>.<p class="Question"><strong>Are you nervous or excited?</strong></p>.<p>I have seen the film and I know that it will connect with any age group. I am both nervous and excited. I’ve not seen any Kannada film with such a storyline. I’m here because of my choice and not just by chance. I hope the audience will accept me. </p>.<p class="Question"><strong>Since when did you want to be an actress?</strong></p>.<p>I was eight years old when I started saying film dialogues, standing in front of the mirror. As time passed by, I go into mono acting. Soon enough, I knew that wanted to be an actor. I used to surf the internet and read up pointers about how to be an actor.</p>.<p>I had no film background at all. Later I joined a theatre group and acted on the small screen. The film auditions came soon after. </p>.<p class="Question"><strong>Was balancing college and shoot schedules difficult?</strong></p>.<p>It wasn’t easy but it wasn’t too difficult too. Attendance can be tricky but I’ve been managing somehow. </p>.<p class="Question"><strong>Are there more movies in the pipeline? </strong></p>.<p>I have already shot for Kannada films ‘Sneharshi’ and ‘Steel Pathre Samaan’. I also have a Tamil film in hand. </p>
<p>Actor Sanjana Burli made her Sandalwood debut with ‘Weekend’, which released on Friday. This 18-year-old medical electronics engineering graduate from Ambedkar Institute of Technology is excited that she got a chance to work with Anant Nag in the film. </p>.<p>In a candid chat with <strong>Tini Sara Anien</strong>, she sheds light on her role and the film. </p>.<p class="Question"><strong>How did ‘Weekend’ happen?</strong></p>.<p>I had sent my profile to many casting coordinators and got the audition call for ‘Weekend’. Though I was busy then, the audition was happening near my house and so I just gave it a shot. The director Suresh spoke to me for a few minutes.</p>.<p>I auditioned and he immediately chose me for the role. I was super excited to know that Anant sir was going to be a part of the project. </p>.<p class="Question"><strong>Tell us about the film. </strong></p>.<p>I play the role of a software engineer, Anu, who loves being around her boyfriend and his grandfather. Her world revolves around them. It was easy to play Anu, as she was someone I could relate. She is very innocent and doesn’t go off the track. </p>.<p class="Question"><strong>Was the role challenging?</strong></p>.<p>Anu rides bikes and shooting for this part was challenging. I ride a KTM bike in the film; it was fun.</p>.<p>Thankfully, I did not have any accidents or mishaps. We did get caught by the police though; for riding without a driver’s license on Saraki Road.</p>.<p>We told the cop that a film shooting was in progress. The police fined Milind (the hero of the film) who was sitting behind and let us go. The song sequences were fun too; we did jet skiing in them. </p>.<p class="Question"><strong>How was it to work with Anant Nag?</strong></p>.<p>My very first scene was with Anant Nag and it was quite interesting. I had to get off a bike, remove my helmet, ring the doorbell and hand over a parcel to him.</p>.<p>Though it was a simple scene, either because of too many things to do or the excitement of sharing space with Anant sir, I messed up the scene. We had to do several takes. </p>.<p>Working with him was magical. I had a different picture of him but he turned out to be warm and cordial. He focuses on one movie at a time. I also observed how he can express a lot just with his eyes. </p>.<p class="Question"><strong>Are you nervous or excited?</strong></p>.<p>I have seen the film and I know that it will connect with any age group. I am both nervous and excited. I’ve not seen any Kannada film with such a storyline. I’m here because of my choice and not just by chance. I hope the audience will accept me. </p>.<p class="Question"><strong>Since when did you want to be an actress?</strong></p>.<p>I was eight years old when I started saying film dialogues, standing in front of the mirror. As time passed by, I go into mono acting. Soon enough, I knew that wanted to be an actor. I used to surf the internet and read up pointers about how to be an actor.</p>.<p>I had no film background at all. Later I joined a theatre group and acted on the small screen. The film auditions came soon after. </p>.<p class="Question"><strong>Was balancing college and shoot schedules difficult?</strong></p>.<p>It wasn’t easy but it wasn’t too difficult too. Attendance can be tricky but I’ve been managing somehow. </p>.<p class="Question"><strong>Are there more movies in the pipeline? </strong></p>.<p>I have already shot for Kannada films ‘Sneharshi’ and ‘Steel Pathre Samaan’. I also have a Tamil film in hand. </p>