Amisha spills the beans

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sheetal

@sheetald

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Posted: 19 years ago

She has an innocent and charming look that every woman would envy. Yes, Amisha Patel has talent too besides the looks. She entered films in style with the blockbuster 'Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai'. The films that followed were not impressive but she kept her cool and waited for the right moment to come. Then 'Gadar' came to her rescue. This ability of hers to bounce back keeps her hot among the filmmakers. You will see more of her very soon in Harry Baweja's film 'Teesri Aankh'. And she tells more about this film.

Excerpts from the interview:

How did Harry Baweja choose you for 'Teesri Aankh'?

He wanted someone with simple as well as glamorous look. He wanted a girl who would carry off sans any make-up and who could give ample date. I have played this kind of role in 'Gadar' and 'Mangal Pandey'. So, I fit the bill.

What role do you play in the film?

I play the role of a mute girl in the film, and so, I learned sign language for the role. You know, I took tuition from Sangita, who trained Rani for 'Black'.

Was it tough to play the role of a mute girl?

It is a challenge to do something different and it's not easy either. So, role of a mute girl is challenging. Only hard work can pay. I took up 'Gadar' as a challenge, as I haven't completed doing 'Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai' at that point of time. People told me not to take up 'Humraaz', as it had negative shade but I took it up as a challenge. And 'Teesri Aankh' is no different.

What is 'Teesri Aankh' all about?

It is a strong film with a social message. It talks about the misuse of technology by man and how innocent people suffer. It deals with social issue, and so, I decided to take up the challenge.

Could you tell us something about your co-stars?

My favorite actor Sunny Deol also acts in this film. I think our chemistry in 'Gadar' tells it all and we get on well in this film too. He is like a wine that gets better with age. I am pairing with him after a gap of four years and I find him more handsome and talented now. It was fun doing the film. It was great to work with Aarti Chhabria, Neha Dhupia and Ashish Choudhary. Though it was my first film with them, they were very co-operative. They have to make out from the hand gesture I made, as I play the role of a mute girl. They patiently worked with me. We completed the film on time because of their help.

What is your opinion on hidden camera?

I genuinely feel it is bad. It is wrong to invade the privacy of a person. People who are misusing MMS and video clips should know that their turn also would come someday. One has to think twice before falling prey to this greedy idea.