I never wanted to be an actess: Nithya Menon
Hyderabad: Nithya Menon has been the cynosure of all eyes ever since her debut film in Telugu, Ala Modalaindi, became a huge hit. Though this was her first film in Telugu, she has been a popular face in Malayalam cinema with her unique performances in Akasha Gopuram, Kerala Caf', Angel John and Apoorvaragam. She also has a Kannada film, Josh, another huge hit to her credit. The actress has been quite a rage of late, and has 180 (Telugu & Tamil), Veppam (Tamil) and Urumi (Malayalam) lined up for release this summer. Here goes the excerpts of a brief chat with the actress.
From a middle-class family to the world of glamour, how has the journey been?
I never wanted to be an actress, ever. But I guess this was what was destined for me and so I am here. I did my Bachelors in Journalism and wanted to take up a cinematography course and that's when Nandini Reddy (Director, Ala Modalaindi) met me and convinced me to act in her film. The journey, so far, has definitely been endearing.
From girl next door to current sensation... describe your feelings. Do you love the attention?
The film industry is a sensational profession to be in. I can't comment on how I'm feeling. I enjoy acting though I didn't want to be here. I am planning to do meaningful films in the future as well.
You have sung two songs in Ala Modalaindi. You amazed us with your versatility. So is it Nithya, the singer or Nithya, the actor?
It is just something I'm born with. I love to sing, I never took any classes and I don't believe it can be taught. Nandini knew I loved singing and she recommended Kalyani Mallik, the music director, to hear me out. One of the days I sang while he was around and he asked me to come to the studio. That's how I happened to sing. If I had a chance, I would have been a singer than an actress.
Would you rather be in an offbeat movie or a masala pot-boiler?
Definitely off-beat! I will not do a masala pot-boiler. There are others who are crafted for it, I'll stick to what I can do. I feel it's important that the audience gets something out of my films.
Finally if not movies, where would you have been?
I would have been in a forest working in a wildlife reserve taking care of orangutans (giggles). Yes! I would have been with animals around.
News Posted: 16 March, 2011
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