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I am getting offers from South: Natasha
Soumitra Das, TNN, Apr 10, 2010, 12.00am ISTThis feisty, good-looking girl from Delhi wanted to be a journalist. But then, destiny had other plans in store for Natasha Sharma.
She came to Mumbai to audition for a television show and not much later, was playing the female lead in Na Aana Is Des Laado, a show that tackles the sensitive issue of female infanticide. "I play Sia, a very straightforward and confident girl who fights for the right of women. In real life too, I am a very confident girl and it's fun to play a character that is close to my heart. From the time I decided to take up acting, I was very clear in my mind that I would never opt for the run-of-the mill shows that people will watch and forget. I have grown up watching wonderful serials like Udaan and Hum Log, and want to work in projects that leave an imprint in people's minds. Given a chance, I would love to do mythological serials too," says Natasha.
With so many fresh faces in the television industry, how confident is she about a long innings here? "I have been getting wonderful feedback for my work so far and it's great when your hard work is appreciated. However, I know that these are early days in my career. But I never feel insecure because I believe that every actor has something unique to offer. Besides, I have never copied anyone. I like to observe people whom I meet and carefully study their behaviour and body language, which I use to my advantage later," she says.
Thanks to her father being a banking professional, who has been transferred to numerous places, Natasha has had the privilege of living in different places like Punjab, Agra, Haridwar and Ghaziabad. "I have cherished every moment of it and picked up different dialects, apart from carefully studying the cultural nuances. It's helped me in growing as an individual as well as an actor," she says.
And well, there is more to her than good looks and on-screen histrionics. "Whenever I get time, I love to write poems in Hindi. It's my favourite pastime. I also enjoy listening to ghazals, especially those sung by Jagjit Singh. While I am pretty outspoken, but not overly-friendly. I have a select bunch of friends and it takes me a while to make new friends," says Natasha.
So who are her favourite actors? "I am in absolute awe of Amitabh Bachchan and Aamir Khan. I also look up to Naseeruddin Shah, Kirron Kher and Priyanka Chopra," she shares.
So where does she see herself a few years down the line? "Honestly, I haven't given it a thought. I just want to do good projects and be successful in life ' achieving your goals in a definite period of time. While I haven't received any Bollywood offers yet, I have been getting a few offers for South Indian films. Let's see what destiny has in store for me," she signs off.
She came to Mumbai to audition for a television show and not much later, was playing the female lead in Na Aana Is Des Laado, a show that tackles the sensitive issue of female infanticide. "I play Sia, a very straightforward and confident girl who fights for the right of women. In real life too, I am a very confident girl and it's fun to play a character that is close to my heart. From the time I decided to take up acting, I was very clear in my mind that I would never opt for the run-of-the mill shows that people will watch and forget. I have grown up watching wonderful serials like Udaan and Hum Log, and want to work in projects that leave an imprint in people's minds. Given a chance, I would love to do mythological serials too," says Natasha.
With so many fresh faces in the television industry, how confident is she about a long innings here? "I have been getting wonderful feedback for my work so far and it's great when your hard work is appreciated. However, I know that these are early days in my career. But I never feel insecure because I believe that every actor has something unique to offer. Besides, I have never copied anyone. I like to observe people whom I meet and carefully study their behaviour and body language, which I use to my advantage later," she says.
Thanks to her father being a banking professional, who has been transferred to numerous places, Natasha has had the privilege of living in different places like Punjab, Agra, Haridwar and Ghaziabad. "I have cherished every moment of it and picked up different dialects, apart from carefully studying the cultural nuances. It's helped me in growing as an individual as well as an actor," she says.
And well, there is more to her than good looks and on-screen histrionics. "Whenever I get time, I love to write poems in Hindi. It's my favourite pastime. I also enjoy listening to ghazals, especially those sung by Jagjit Singh. While I am pretty outspoken, but not overly-friendly. I have a select bunch of friends and it takes me a while to make new friends," says Natasha.
So who are her favourite actors? "I am in absolute awe of Amitabh Bachchan and Aamir Khan. I also look up to Naseeruddin Shah, Kirron Kher and Priyanka Chopra," she shares.
So where does she see herself a few years down the line? "Honestly, I haven't given it a thought. I just want to do good projects and be successful in life ' achieving your goals in a definite period of time. While I haven't received any Bollywood offers yet, I have been getting a few offers for South Indian films. Let's see what destiny has in store for me," she signs off.
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