Wednesday, January 30, 2008

gayatri raghuram's prodigal aims

I want to be a lady Prabhudeva Gayathri, daughter of Choreographer Raghuram- Girija created a sensation with her debut film Charlie Chaplin. In a song sequence she lifted her leg and placed it on Prabhu Deva’s shoulder and danced in abandon. A lull set in after the debut film. With Parasuram doing well and Whistle scheduled to release in June end, Gayathri is doing the Meena’s role in the Telugu remake of Villian directed by Ravikumar opposite Dr Rajsekar. A closer look at Gayathri.
Are you slated as a glamorous heroine? I prefer to play homely roles. In fact my first film in Telugu was Reppalalo Radha . In this film I play the role of a village girl who dreams of going abroad. My lover is a US returned guy who thinks that life in villages is better than abroad. This film gave me the first break as heroine and that too in a village girl role. Even the forthcoming films have me in homely roles. Except for songs the characters are non glamorous. My second film in Telugu is Bapubommaku Pellanta , a remake of Nandanam (Malayalam film), which is again a non-glamorous role. In fact Navya Nair the heroine in the Malayalam film got the State award. Director Raviraja Pinsetty has done a better job than the original. I am hopeful of getting a state award for this. Even my other language films did not have me in glamour roles. In Kannada I did Manasellam Ninee with Nagendra Prasad and Nakashtra Kannu Ulla Rajakumaran directed by Rajsenan, both were films with scope to emote.Do Brinda and Kala (aunts) advice you? They teach me as to how to conduct oneself in front of the camera. Since my childhood I have been going around with my aunt or my father to the sets and so dancing is something that comes very naturally to me. Brinda choreographed me in Whistle .
Do you have any sensational song like ‘Chumma Chumma’ in your forthcoming films?In Vikatan there is a dance with Ramji. I think this dance will be talked about. Talking about the Charlie Chaplin dance, one-day Rajni uncle called me and asked me to meet him. At the sets of Baba I met him. He asked me how I managed to lift my leg and place it on Prabhu Deva’s shoulder. Even when we were in Singapore for the star nite I was very much embarrassed when Rajni uncle demonstrated my dance in front of other artistes. My idol is Prabhu Deva. I want to be a lady Prabhu Deva. He always does something new in each film.Why don’t you do a film which is totally dance oriented? I will be doing it soon. It’s not every time a Salangai Oli is made.Do you choreograph for your own songs?It will take me two more years since the dancers union has put a stipulation of a five year service to turn choreographer.
Does Kamalji a close friend of your father advice you? It’s Kamal uncle’s advice that I am following. He told me not to take up every film that came my way. He told me to choose roles, which were not just glamorous, but also has the potential to act. His advice was less number of films and do only quality ones.
Who is your favorite actress? Madhuri Dixit and Kajol .Both of them showed that beauty alone is not enough but also the way we conduct ourselves in the industry is important.

sneha tooo

Srikanth and me are only friends - Sneha She started her career with Malayalam films and went on to become a phenomenon in Tamil. She is the only actress in Tamil who says a stern 'no! no' to glamour. Whether it's her reported preference for playing lead with the younger heroes, or her marked reluctance to play lesser roles or simple plain, taking a stand on what glamour is, she has always come clean with that earnest frankness. She is none other than Sneha. In an exclusive interview to the Editor of Galatta.comWhy are you so rigid about glamour roles?I want to do only decent roles. For me my performance is very important, not exposing myself. I don't think it is a must to do glamorous role. I am also not comfortable with such outfits. I have a certain limit beyond which I won't cross. Sarees suit me well. I have fan followers for my homely and girl next door looks only. I don't want to compromise on this. In spite of giving a hit film like Parthiban Kanavu you are not to be seen in Tamil. Why?I have become choosy. I want meaty roles but at the same time not stereotyped. I declined lot of offers, which came after Parthiban Kanavu simply for the reason they had a similar story as that of PK. Why do you have to accept a guest role in Cheran's Autograph?Even though it's a guest role, it is an important role. I am appearing as Cheran's friend in the film for 15 minutes only. That's all I can say about my role. For me short or long it should have enough scope to perform. I can act even if there is no song for me. I prefer doing good films than making more number of films.
Who is your mentor?I don't have any mentor. I want future generation to name Sneha as their mentor.We heard that you were upset that you did not get an award in the recent IFTA awards function?There is no truth in it. I was nominated for the best actress category. No one said that I am getting an award. I was their guest. I didn't get selected. It's all part of the game. You should take it in the right spirit. But I was very happy that I could meet lots of my female fans in Malaysia.Do you get disturbed with rumours?No not at all! They are after all rumours! I care a damn bit for them. When they are not true, I feel it's a waste of time to talk about them and giving clarifications.After my accident there were lots of rumours that I won't come back. But within 45 days I came out of my problem and acted in King. That was a turning point in my life.Who do you think is your competitor among your contemporaries?It's me myself! Yes, I want to compete with each film of mine. Why do you refuse to act with senior heroes?I have never said that. If my role were good I would act with anyone. About doing 'Item - number'?No way. First of all item numbers are added to sizzle the audience. When I don't even want to do a glamour role where does the question of Item- number come?What was Arjun starrer Jai Surya's problem?I was not aware that I am in Jai Surya. The director came and narrated the story but I declined the offer. But without my knowledge they have used my name and pix in the invitation. So I had to make my stance clear.Do you know that it is a criterion to dub your own voice for National Award?Yes! That's the reason I am trying my own voice. I started dubbing from Parthiban Kanavu. I am going to dub in all my future films even if it takes time.You have a sweet voice? Will you lend your voice to other artistes?No. In fact couple of producers have approached me. I am not interested. I cannot emote for other artistes. Have you insured your lips?(Laughs) Is there insurance for lips?Tell us about your social service activities.Ya! I always pity the downtrodden. I love to do whatever simple help within my limit. I am happy to take advantage of my stardom to raise funds for them.

trisha crushed

Trisha has attained a numero uno status after her blockbuster Ghillli. She is not an exception to be bitten by gossip mongers. Considering it as an occupational hazard, she dismisses them as baseless and not to be believed. Trisha clarifies the frightening rumours surrounding her with Galatta.com in an exclusive interview
Comment on your so called link up with Vijay?Since the shooting of Ghillli was taking place at a remote place in the forest one had no choice but to chat with co – artistes. In due course Vijay and I became friends. When he hosted a party for the success of the movie, I also celebrated my birthday in the party due to my friendship with his family. Would you call it an affair? (grins)
Rumours have it that your father is working in a city hotel and so he was thrown out of the house. Comment.My father holds a senior post in the hotel and there is nothing wrong about working. In fact I’m proud of him. This story is baseless and I don’t have to show the world my affection towards my dad through an explanation. There was news that you met with a serious accident and also tried to commit suicide, comment?Don’t believe in such rumors, they are all absurd and baseless. If any such thing happens I would rather face it than trying to end my life. Whoever is spreading these rumors are wasting their time and not going to achieve their goal
There are many fans who are worried about you and sent e-mails through Galatta.com . What’s your message for them?I am thankful for your messages and am indeed very much touched by your gestures. For all those who have advised me to be careful, all I would like to say that I will take your advice seriously. I would like to make one thing very clear that all these rumors are making me more determined to attain the goals that I’ve set for myself and in no way they deter me from achieving them.