Shaheer is very supportive and encouraging- Erica Fernandes

Erica Fernandes, who is currently seen playing Sonakshi in Yash Patnaik's show Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi, speaks about her life and career...

Published: Sunday,Jul 17, 2016 13:50 PM GMT-06:00

Sanchita Jhunjhunwala

Born in Mangalore and brought up in Mumbai, Erica Fernandes was first selected for the lead role in bilingual Virattu/Dega. However due to delay in the release of other films, Ainthu Ainthu Ainthu became her first release. She's also been featured in other films like Ninnindale, Babloo Happy Hai, Galipatam and Buguri. Her film Vizhithiru is in the making.

Currently seen on Sony TV's Kuch Rang Pyar ke Aise Bhi, she is much loved for her role as Sonakshi. In a candid chat with TellyBuzz, Erica spoke more about her current role and her acting career.

What does your name mean?

My name Erica means a leader, a sole ruler. (You surely are one)

You have done South films, what prompted you to take up a TV offer?

I have always wanted to do TV at some point in my career and this happened suddenly. Same way movie just happened before TV and that too came to me as a surprise.

Tell us about your character in the show?

Sonakshi is a very mature character, a strong-headed woman who knows the value of everything in her life that is her family, friends and work. She has fallen in love for the very first time in her life and this phase is bringing out a new shade of Sonakshi.

You have worked in South films and now you are doing a TV show, what

difference do you find?

Doing a film and doing a TV show are poles apart. They are two different things and cannot be compared, but I enjoy doing both as I love what I do. The pace is 10x than that of films.

How is it shooting with your co-star Shaheer Sheikh?

I am glad I have a really good co-star. It's really important to have cooperative co-actor when you're working and especially when you are doing a daily soap. He is a lovely co-star, very supportive and encouraging. He pushes me to do better.

How is it working with the senior actress, Supriya Pilgaonkar?

Same goes with Supriyaji. She is a mother figure to us and the bond we have off screen is also very similar to what is onscreen as of now. She is just adorable.

If you were to be offered any reality show, which reality show you would like to do?

Reality show !!! Lett's see when I get offered one. I am a little moody that way, so whatever interests me at that point of time, I might take up.

How is it working with the producer duo Yash Patnaik and Mamta Patnaik?

My producers are lovely people! They are so focused and know exactly what they want. I am glad I am a part of this show and my TV career began with them, their production house and yes of course my entire team.

What are the tips of becoming an actor?

Tips? I am not an Oscar winner to give tips on acting, but all I can say is we live the moment when we perform those scenes, we make it our own.

What kind of a role would you like to do in future?

I would want to do an action show/movie that would have me to train for it for some time. That's something I really want to do!

What makes you happy?

The simplest of simplest things make me happy. I love small gestures and nature!

Well, one thing that is making the nation happy is watching you play Sonakshi on the show! We wish you all the best!