Sana and daisy talk abt salman,mental

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Sana Khan, Salman Khan & Daisy Shah (Photo Credit: www.anfresh.com)

While Daisy Shah became an actress by chance, Sana Khan always had celluloid dreams. Both the girls are the lead heroines of Salman Khan's upcoming film Mental. Both the girls have begun their acting careers in the south and vouch that they couldn't have thought of a better film to catapult them to the big league in Bollywood. Excerpts from interviews with both these girls...

DAISY SHAH
How did you get into showbiz?
I've always been a dancer, so I began dancing during my college days for festivals. Soon, I was offered a chance to be a part of dance troupes and I performed for many stage events. It was during this process that I happened to meet Ganesh Acharya and became his assistant. During this time, I began getting a few modelling offers, which I decided to try out. And somewhere along the way, Kannada choreographer-director A Harsha approached me for a film. I said to myself, so what if it is Kannada, I must try it. Unfortunately, I couldn't be a part of that film due to date issues, but I ended up making my debut in Kannada films anyway with Bhadra, when producer N Kumar approached me. I have since had three releases and I'm currently working on my fourth film in Kannada, which is a 3D thriller.

Was acting never on your mind then?
Honestly, no. I never had thought of a career in the entertainment industry while I was growing up. I always dreamt of being an airhostess. But, my nature is such that I always go with the flow and here I am today, an actress. I'm happy with what I've achieved and I'm glad to be a part of the film industry today.

Has your stint in the Sandalwood film industry helped you?
I would say it has definitely worked to my advantage. I had no connection to Kannada or Karnataka whatsoever through my formative years. Yet, I've been able to emote dialogues in Kannada films. Each of these films has been a step towards bettering myself as an actor. Today, I can proudly say that when I've acted in Kannada, a language alien to me, acting in Hindi is going to be far easier for me.

How did you manage to land the lead role in Mental?
While I may not have acted in Bollywood, I have still been around in the industry for the past few years, doing my thing. I'm sure people have noticed me and my work. I'm bound by contract to not reveal the finer details.

Are you a Salman Khan fan?
Yes, I am a big Salman Khan fan and I'm very happy that I've got a debut like this. I'm sure that this is a dream launchpad that every girl will want and I couldn't have asked for more.

SANA KHAN
You've always wanted to be in showbiz. How did you land your first break as a heroine?
When I was a student in Mumbai, I had landed a lot of modelling offers. It was through these offers that people noticed me and I landed a few special dance numbers. My first acting break, which was opposite Tamil star Simbu, was when the makers happened to see some of my work. Ever since, I have taken on different roles and films in the south.

You've acted in all the four languages. Has that been tough?
It is tough because the languages being spoken are different. But, when you want to be an actor, you really don't think about language or any such barriers. And that is how I have gone ahead and signed these films. Each of these films has helped me and the experience I have gained from being a part of the south Indian film industry is invaluable.

Your next release in the south is a Silk Smitha biopic that has generated a lot of curiosity.
This film, Climax, is something that is very close to me. I've put in a lot of effort in my performance. I know that there will be comparisons because Vidya Balan has acted in a Silk Smitha-inspired film before. But, this film is different from the other biopics because it is scripted by the person who introduced Silk Smitha into the film industry. This film has a lot of personal details of her life. People always assume that when there is a beautiful lady who is single she must be lonely and depressed. There are many common myths about actresses' lives, which have been addressed in this film.

Do you think your stint in the south has helped you bag the film opposite Salman?
I wouldn't give it all the credit. The 14 weeks that I spent on Bigg Boss have really helped me. Ironically, what landed me that offer to be on the reality show was a controversial advertisement film that I'd done for an innerwear brand. If I hadn't appeared on that show, I may still have landed a few Bollywood projects, but a break like this is something that has happened only because of the popularity of the show and my presence on it.
Salman had promised you a break on the show. And you are a part of Mental.
It still is a feeling that is hard to overcome. I'm happy that I am a part of this film. While I'm not allowed to talk about my role as such, but what I can say is that I'm not going to let this opportunity go waste.