Shriya Saran`s plea - do not divide films on regional basis
Do not to divide the movie industry based on regions, urges multilingual actress Shriya Saran and requests people to refer to filmdom as ‘Indian cinema’.
|Last Updated: Feb 04, 2012, 12:12 PM IST|Source: Bureau
New Delhi: Do not to divide the movie industry based on regions, urges multilingual actress Shriya Saran and requests people to refer to filmdom as ‘Indian cinema’.
"I feel films can be used as cultural instincts, so let`s call it Indian cinema... Dividing it in north, south, east and west will cause nusance and it will divide the industry. We are one big family and let`s be like that," Shriya said.
The 29-year-old has worked in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam movies and said: "I have been part of every industry and I believe that it is nice to know different languages and cultures because it opens up your window to life."
"I understand all the languages - whether it`s Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam or Hindi. For me, every language is important and they have their own charm. The same holds true for the film industry," she added.
Shriya made her acting debut in 2001 with the Telugu film ‘Ishtam’ and tasted her first commercial success with 2002 Telugu hit ‘Santhosham’. However, it was the unprecedented box-office success of Rajinikanth starrer Tamil film ‘Shivaji: The Boss’ that gave her acting career a boost.
In 2007, she stepped into Bollywood with ‘Awarapan’ and did films like ‘Mission Istanbul’ and ‘Na Ghar Ke Na Ghaat Ke’.
Her next Hindi film is just released ‘Gali Gali Chor Hai’, a political satire about a common man`s fight against corruption. The film also stars Mugdha Godse and Akshaye Khanna.
In the film, directed by Rumy Jaffery, she plays a teacher who is married to Akshaye character.
"I think ‘Gali Gali...’ is one film which is going to create a lasting impression on every single individual who will watch it. The movie shows how common man gets sucked into the system and becomes a victim, but in a humourous way," she added.
Shriya is also doing Deepa Mehta`s ‘Midnight`s Children’ and she feels that it`s like dream come true.
"I am a huge fan of Deepa`s films and I appreciate her work from heart. She is one woman who has followed her heart and is the winner in her beat. For me, it was a dream come true when I got the offer to be part of the movie," she said.
‘Midnight`s Children’, is the big screen adaptation of Salman Rushdie`s 1981 novel of the same name.
IANS
By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts.
Cookies Setting
By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device and the processing of information obtained via those cookies (including about your preferences, device and online activity) by us and our commercial partners to enhance site navigation, personalise ads, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. More information can be found in our Cookies and Privacy Policy. You can amend your cookie settings to reject non-essential cookies by clicking Cookie Settings below.
Manage Consent Preferences
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work or you may not be able to login.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies then some or all of these services may not function properly.
Targeting Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advert as well as help measure the effectiveness of an advertising campaign. They do not store directly personal information, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.
Performance Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies we may not know when you have visited our site, and may not be able to monitor its performance.