When did you know that you wanted to be an actor?
It all happened by chance. In fact, I dreamed of becoming a fashion designer. I also loved acting and dancing. I have learnt dancing for a while during my younger days and I believe that has brought in a rhythm to my body movements.
Your decision to try your luck in south Indian films soon after being accepted in Hindi was a surprise.
I believe in doing the right thing at the right time. When I was offered the Malayalam film, I did not hesitate, especially since the projects was associated with big names like Mammootty. I wanted to do good work and did not find it necessary to wait for Hindi offers to happen. I am thrilled about the kind of recognition that I got in the south.
Which of your films are the ones you rate as really special?
I have acted in around fifty films and most of them were big hits, which makes my task to pick my favourites really tough. There are lots of Tamil and Telugu films, which brought me recognition and success and every one of them is special in their own way. The ones that come to my mind are Vaali, Kannathil Muthamiittal, Thullatha Manamum Thullum, Parthen Rasithen, Pammal K Sambandham and Kalisundam Raa in Telugu.
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