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'Comparisons with Aishwarya professionally, pressurises me'
Says Sneha Ullal, who makes her comeback into Bollywood after a long time, will be seen in upcoming film Bezubaan Ishq
Ruchita Mishra
June 11, 2013
Sneha Ullal made her debut with Lucky: No time for Love opposite Salman Khan, who launched her in Bollywood. When she was first introduced in the industry as Aishwarya Rai's look alike, there was a huge hue and cry in the industry. However, things mellowed down as she was not to be seen in the films more often. The actress is back after a gap of almost ten years. She will be seen in upcoming film Bezubaan Ishq opposite Nishnat Malkani. Excerpts from the interview...
What took you so long to make a comeback in Bollywood?
I was too young when I did my first film Lucky: No Time for Love. I literally felt lucky as Salman Khan had launched me. At first I didn't want to become an actress at all. I didn't know what I wanted it all. It all happened by chance. When Salman Khan called me, I thought it's all fake and I am sure the watchman in the Galaxy apartment wouldn't let me in but soon the watchman took my name Ullal and I was sure Salman Khan wanted to meet me. My mother was very excited and seeing her excitement I went ahead and gave acting a shot. I thought if I do a movie I will be famous in the college and that's why I did a movie and then I was lost. I didn't know what to do. Then after two years I got a break in Tamil movies and then few more Bollywood movies happened. The Bollywood ones didn't do well while my Telugu movies did pretty well. When I thought it was time for me to come back to Bollywood, here I am with a sweet and simple film named Bezubaan Ishq.
Aishwariya Rai Bachchan is also coming back after a sabbatical break and so are you. Do you think the comparisons will be back again and how do you take them?
I am happy when people compare my looks with Aishwarya. It feels good but when they compare me professionally, it's like a pressure as she has been in this industry for long. She has a certain amount of experience. The way she acts, talks, walks are different, although we look the same but we are surely not the same.Have you met Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in person?Yes, I met her once during an award function. I was way too nervous and I thought she would not talk to me but she was kind enough and she also told me that there is ample of space in the industry for me and also welcomed me.
Do you still take guidance from Salman Khan?
Yes, I do as he is my mentor. He has been very helpful to me. He has always been there whenever I have needed him
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