Interview with Nayantara

Nayantara is a very busy young actress these days. Her friends, relatives and fans have been calling her up on her phone to congratulate her on being chosen as Rajinikanth's heroine in the new film 'Chandramukhi'. "When my dad and mom read about it in a leading magazine, they were shocked!" she said.

She wasn't talking about the 'Chandramukhi' deal. She was referring to her decision to stay single for the rest of her life.

Why such a tough decision?

People live and people die. I wanted to be different from the rest of the crowd. You don't die of you don't get married, right?

Any big inspiration behind the decision?

I know what you are hinting at. No, there is no love failure. I want my dream-husband to be a man who loves only me. I don't want a man who pretends to love me.

But not all men are like that! I know. But, it is difficult to find a man like that. Atleast 99% of men are the ones who pretend. Most of the families who claim that they are happy and well-contented are just faking it.

Okay, let's talk about your career. How did you get into Tamil films?

The director was looking for a new actress for 'Aiyya'. The director saw my picture in magazines. He liked me.

But you need to be very glamorous in Tamil. Is that okay with you?

I play the role of a village girl in the film. Fortunately, the role doesn't require too much of glamour. Those are the kinds of roles I'm looking for.

How about acting with Rajini? Is that sheer luck too?

I still haven't recovered from the shock. For a new and upcoming actress like me, there can't be a bigger stroke of luck! I had only seen Rajini in films until now.

How did you end up in the film?

'Chandramukhi' has two heroes, Rajini and Prabhu. They were looking for a heroine for Rajini. They saw my pictures in Tamil movie magazines. The still photographer and Rajini liked the pictures. They met with my Chennai manager named Ajith and spoke to him. I still cant believe that I have got selected for the role. Wow!

Will you be concentrating more on Tamil films in future?

I'm simply looking for good roles. I don't mind which language they come from.

Any romances when you were studying?

I was studying in Gujarat's Jamnagar. I didn't even now what love was. I was in my Class VI. My classmate, a Punjabi boy, gave me a love letter. Since then I have got many love letters, but all the affections were one sided. I don't make a fuss about them.

Have you received any such proposals after entering films?

No. They don't know how I will react.