After establishing herself firmly in the hearts of her North Indian fans with her film, 'Vivaah', Amrita Rao is preparing to win over the South Indian audience with her Telegu film, 'Atithi'. Acting in a Marathi film is the top entry in her wishlist. We catch up with the petite actor.Q. Now that you have been in the industry for five years, why did you suddenly feel the need to do a Telegu film?
A. I come from a non-filmy background. When I first set foot into this industry, there were a few offers from the South, but since Bollywood was my first priority, I had to reject them.
One gets only one single chance to prove himself in this industry, and that is why I though that I would think of regional films later. This film offer came to me after 'Vivaah', and I thought it was a good time for me to get into regional movies.
Q. Was there any particular reason that 'Atithi' appealed to you so much?
A. Telegu films are very hero-oriented. The heroine only gets to dance and sing. This film, however, has a strong role for the heroine. I get to work with the Padmalaya banner, and I have Telegu superstar Mahesh Babu as my co -star.
My other co-stars are a dream cast, and they add so much to the movie. I get to do all the things that a hero usually does in these films. All these factors made me sign the movie.
Q. Tell us something about your role in this movie.
A. I play a bubbly college girl. She brings fantasy into her life, making it real. In the beginning of the film, you will see me in a 'Matrix' action sequence. I also get to enact some comedy scenes with comedians Brahmanandam, Sunil and Venu Madhav, three of the best comedians in the South film industry.
My character undergoes a complete makeover towards the end of the movie. I consider myself very lucky to have bagged such a multi- faceted role.
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