BOLLYWOOD CANDID & PLAIN: I WANT TO BE KNOWN FOR MY TALENT NOT MY BEAUTY

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I WOULD LOVE TO DO PERFORMANCE-ORIENTED FILMS

Since I noticed spark of talent in Priyanka in her debut movie itself, 1971, beyond borders, I had been craving to write about this new tall & beautiful lass. Before the interview, I had prepared a definite questionnaire for her and went on asking one after another when I found time.

YOU SEEM TO BE QUITE TALL AND STUNNING PRIYANKA, WHAT'S YOUR HEIGHT?

Hahha:) yeah I am quite tall and stand 5.8ft. With regard to beauty I must say the god has been kind to me but I want to be known for my talent not my beauty.

YOUR VITAL STATISTICS

My vital stats are 34. 26 .35

WHICH PART OF INDIA YOU ARE FROM?

I was born in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh but brought up in Delhi & now I am happy to be in my dreamland, Mumbai.

HOW MANY MEMBERS ARE THERE IN YOUR FAMILY?

After a bit pause, she began with a sad note, "I miss my father a lot who passed away few years back and am left with my mother and elder brother, that all there is in my family now." Though, I am in Mumbai but we are well-connected.

WHAT DID YOUR DAD DO?

He was a Govt. officer and an advocate.

HOW DID YOU DREAM TO BE AN ACTOR?

I started my career as a model while I was studying. That kind of inspired me to join theatre for sometime then film happened but of course I always wanted to be an actress as cinema is my life. I love watching movies a lot as I am into it big time, can't imagine my life without cinema. Like many others, I have been through initial pressures too, as my family was bit conservative. But God has been kind to me I guess in the end.

HOW DO YOU SEE YOUR CAREER HEREAFTER? YOUR FUTURE PLANS?

I wish I could see my future but I aim to do loads of films especially performance-oriented Future plans yea I mean want to do more films gud performance oriented roles . And if I am offered BAJIRAO MASTANI kind of historical movie, that would be just great!

HOW DID YOU GET YOUR DEBUT FILM, 1971, BEYOND BORDERS?

I did a TV commercial with Mohanlal sir before this movie came my way and that was directed by priyadarshan sir. Priyan sir recommended my talent to Major Ravi sir. Then Ravi ji took my audition & found me suitable for his movie for the character of Ameera that's how I happened to do this movie. :)

ANY OTHER ASSIGNMENTS THAT YOU HAD DONE BEFORE THIS MOVIE?

Film wise this was my first assignment. But yeah, before this I had done lots of commercial ads, Short films, Fashion Weeks as a ramp model and lot of brands shoot all over world.

ANY OTHER SOUTH FILM ASSIGNMENT YOU ARE CONSIDERING AT THE MOMENT?

Wish I could reveal at this stage, but soon you would get to know about the ones I would take final call about. A few them are there in pipeline to be honest.

YOUR FAVORITE HEROINE, INDIA AND OVERSEAS?

Indian I like Kangana Ranaut I admire the sheer guts she often speaks with. She is really a strong woman n talented actress. With regard to overseas, I like Anne Hathaway, Megan Fox and Sandra bullock.

YOUR FAVORITE HERO, INDIA AND OVERSEAS?

Ranbir Kapoor, Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt.

YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE DIRECTOR, INDIA AND OVERSEAS?

Aww tough question ! There are many in fact. In India, I would like to mention Rajkumar Hirani, Sanjay leela Bhansali, Priyadarshn, Rajamouli, Anuraag Kasyap and in overseas category I would say - Peter Jackson and Alfonso Cuarón

YOUR FAVORITE MOVIES, INDIA AND OVERSEAS?

P.K., Hungma, Makkhi, Gravity, Spider Man, The net, My super ex girlfriend, Superman, Cat woman, Wanted, Mr & Mrs Smith, Mission Impossible, Knight and Day, Independence Day , aww there are so many

WHAT MOVIE-GENRE YOU PREFER TO WATCH MOST? FAMILY, ROMANTIC, DRAMA, ACTION, SUSPENSE, PSYCHO THRILLER OR SOCIAL-ISSUE BASED?

I love a lot science fiction like interstellar, gravity also suspense, horror, action, romantic.

HOW HARD DO YOU FIND THE STRUGGLE IN BOLLYWOOD TO GET WORK IN FILMS?

It's pretty tough here especially for outsiders who have no support and have to take a shot at it on their own. Still, I would say nothing is impossible if you are focused and have never-give-up kind of attitude for your target in life.

TELL YOUR READERS SOMETHING ABOUT YOUR MODELLING CAREER IN BRIEF BEFORE THIS MOVIE HAPPENED?

I have done so many TV Commercials like Lloyd, Sunland Sunflower oil, Lee, hair oil and many others. I did ramp walk for wills India fashion week n lakme Indian fashion week and also many other big Indian designers. I did Hindi & Punjabi music videos, Jewelry brand shoot, lots of clothing brands as well, like W, Wills, Reebok etc.

AFTER ACHIEVING YOUR GOALS AS AN ACTOR WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO DO?

Lots of successful celebs do charity stuffs in India and abroad and I guess I would follow their suit. Besides, I would also like to do something for poor kids for their education, also for the cause of widows and old people.

The following images are from her debut Malayalam Movie, 1971 BEYOND BORDERS

The way she has been receiving scores of encouraging reviews every day about her performance in her debut movie from the viewers that reflects itself she would soon have a huge fan following in the times to come.

THE LINK TO PRIYANKA'S MUSIC VIDEO

BOLLYWOOD CANDID & PLAIN

Thursday, 27 April 2017

I WANT TO BE KNOWN FOR MY TALENT NOT MY BEAUTY