'Premam changed my life'

'I did not expect to become an actor someday,' Madonna Sebastian tells us.

Singer-actor Madonna Sebastian shot to fame as Celine, the girl who eventually marries Nivin Pauly's George David, in the blockbuster Premam.

Even before Premam released, Madonna started shooting for director Nalan Kumarasamy's Kadhalum Kadandhu Pogum, opposite Vijay Sethupathi.

She is Dileep's heroine in Lal's King Liar as well.

In an exclusive chat with Rediff.com contributor Vijay George, Madonna tells us how she became an actor.

You wanted to make a mark as a singer, when you got the acting offer. How did your life change?

(Smiles) True. I did not expect to become an actor someday. It happened all of a sudden.

Premam became quite a sensation. How was the experience?

Though I had auditioned for Premam, I was not supposed to do the role until the last minute. Still, it came to me.

I had always loved Celine's character. Premam has changed my life. It was a grand opening for me and I consider myself incredibly lucky to have got Premam.

How did Kadhalum Kadandhu Pogum happen?

Kadhalum Kadandhu Pogum also came to me unexpectedly. We started shooting before Premam got released. The role was offered to me based on the suggestions made by some of those who worked in Premam. The shooting is over, and the post-production work is on. The film is expected to release early next year.

How do you look forward to Kadhalum Kadandhu Pogum?

It's a breezy movie. I would say it is more of an easy watch than Nalan's earlier film Soodhu Kavvum, which was pretty out-of-the-box. I am not supposed to talk about the film.

What is your character in King Liar like?

Except that I am playing Dileep's heroine, I can't reveal more about King Liar as well.

Are you pursuing your career as a singer too, along with the acting assignments?

I have sung a couple of songs. One of the songs has already come out in You too Brutus. We have formed a band and are currently busy with the preparations.

What next?

I have decided to wait for the release of Kadhalum Kadandhu Pogum and King Liar before signing more films.