AMRITA PREFERS ACTING TO ENTERTAINMENT

By Naresh Kumar

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The 'Ishq-Vishq' girl Amrita Rao never thought that she would be a full- time actress, as she had no godfather in the film industry. However, she has three plum projects-'Main Hoon Na', 'Deewar-Let's Bring Our Heroes Home' and'Masti'-soon to hit the theatres. Besides, she claims to have more offers. Starting her career with Raj Kanwar's 'Ab Ke Baras', she acted in Rajkumar Santoshi's 'The Legend Of Bhagat Singh'. But it was with Ken Ghosh's 'Ishq-Vishq' that she first hit box office. She is diplomatic too. She justifies her statement that she has no godfather, and at the same time she doesn't blame people in the film industry saying they are professionals though selfish too. Their millions of rupees are involved in a film. They won't o sign one unless they are sure of good business.


She said yes to 'Masti' because she found this as a safe film. This involves a lot of top stars. If the film does not do well, then no single individual will be held responsible for it. And if it turns out to be a success everyone will benefit from it. Moreover, it's a comedy. About her role in 'Masti' she says," I'm playing a housewife who behaves in a peculiar fashion. 'Masti' is going to be a roller coaster ride." When asked if she experienced any problem, as it was the first time when she played a comic role. She said, "Playing that role was not so difficult for me. The real challenge will be when I will be playing a comic role again in another film. How differently I do it so!"

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She is all praise for her director Indra Kumar. It was wonderful working with him, she added. In respect of Farah Khan's 'Main Hoon Naa', she found that Shah Rukh Khan was fantastic. "For a newcomer like me it was a dream come true." For Rarah Khan too she is full of praise. Farha has worked out all the details to near perfection. She did not leave anything for the last minute. Her third film is Gaurang Doshi's 'Deewar-Let's Bring Our Heroes Home'. This is completely male dominated and " I have little to do in the film. I was told about it right from the start and I appreciate their honesty".

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Deewar is s a prestigious film. She declined to disclose more about the film. The only thing she reveals is that it is based on an English film. Regarding her other movies, she said, " I would like to be remembered as an actress and not as an entertainer." She sets aside the looks of an actress or her make-up. She emphasizes that young filmmakers of today are wise enough to understand that and make the heroine opt for a more natural look. Directors prefer to be practical and rational. She is a home bird. Home is where the heart is. She has no time for dating or dancing in discos. "I hate them! What puts me off is the loud music! It's so blaring that you cannot even converse with your friends Moreover, the disco is filled with some weird smoke and she is allergic to it.


*** I think, she has REAL POTENTIAL, SIMPLE, yet COMPETENT..

She got another HIT to her name..MASTI

MHN will be a HIT too

and If DEEWAR made it..She will have ANOTHER HIT!

So, HIT PER HIT! Way to go AMRITA RAO!

I cant wait to see her in PIYA BAWRI , my only favourite song in DEEWAR!

Amrita Rao is OK and quite average as an actress...she may have a bright future. It's Amrita Arora who is absolutely terrible and should not be allowed to act in films!