Priyamani Quotes

Priyamani

Profession : Actress

Birth : June 4, 1984

I was labelled a jinx. No one wanted to work with me. I was home for about six to eight months without any films. I did modeling. In fact, at one point, I contemplated quitting films. That's when director Ameer called me for 'Paruthiveeran' and I cannot thank him enough for it.

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It took me just a couple of months to pick up Telugu.

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Soon after 'Paruthiveeran' I was flooded with scripts that were almost the same as the award-winning film. I had offers from Malyalam, Telugu and Kannada filmmakers. But I had to be firm and in fact I realized that now I had to be more careful with my choice of films because I have raised the audience expectations.

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When I'm in Hyderabad I love going to the multiplexes to watch movies or party with friends, but that's after I've grown to love this city. When I first came here I thought 'Aiyyo why in the world did I land here!'

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I want to direct a romantic comedy and want Sudeep to star in it.

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I have always maintained that my concentration is only on my career and on nothing else.

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No doubt an actress has to do varied roles. But I don't want myself to be typecast as an actress who can only do off-beat ventures.

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One day Mani Sir called me to his office and narrated the script of 'Raavan.' He then asked me how good my Hindi is. When I told him that it's quite good, he asked one of his assistant directors to talk to me in Hindi and I was asked only to reply in Hindi.

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I have acted in all four film industries in the South. I speak all four languages because of my upbringing in various cities.

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My pay packet is reasonable. But I prefer doing films where I have a meaty role. The set-up of the film and the filmmaker also matter to me. For me those are vital issues that help me decide on a film. You never sign a film only for money.

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I could even do an Oriya film if the role excites me.

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It's not that I haven't been giving attention to Mollywood. Nor was I consciously going for glamour roles. The fact is that I got busy in Kannada.

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I'm waiting for the 'Paruthiveeran' kind of roles.

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Acting opposite big heroes has worked well for my career. Hence, I have decided to do films that have top-notch actors as people take notice of my acting talent too.

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You need to see what kind of offers come your way. Just because it is Bollywood, doesn't mean that you have to take it.

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If something nice comes my way, I will take it up. It has to be something substantial. I am not saying that I have to do films like 'The Dirty Picture' or 'Kahaani.' It could be something commercial as well.

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Shah Rukh is a chilled-out person and down to earth.

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I am not into the number games but wish to do meaningful roles.

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Shah Rukh is sweet. The experience to dance with SRK was lovely.

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Honestly, I understand that as an actor I should be comfortable with playing different characters. I am also not degrading those actors who are part of stories that require intimate scenes, but as an actress, I wouldn't be doing any scene that requires smooching and making out.

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