Tanushree Dutta sporting a sizzling makeover
What urged you to go in for a makeover?
After watching myself in ‘Raqeeb’ and ‘Good Boy Bad Boy’, I felt that I needed to work on myself. I had put on weight for a South Indian film. I needed to lose all of that. So I started exercising and improvised on my make-up, hair and costumes. Being caught up in too many things-films, endorsements and travellinga certain lack of indiscipline had crept in.
Tell us something about your new projects
My upcoming films are Priyadarshan’s ‘Dhol’ and Vikram Bhatt’s ‘Speed’. I play a girl-next-door in ‘Dhol’. In ‘Speed’ I play Zayed Khan’s love interest. I share a cute camaraderie with him. The role has no complications. It’s a fun film.
Is making inroads in Bollywood difficult without a sugar daddy?
It is difficult, not impossible. I may not have achieved much but I’ve made a place for myself. Initially, people didn’t have faith in me nor was there anyone to back me. But challenges give me a kick.
What is it that a heroine needs to make it here?
I’ve realised that versatility, publicity and presentation are very important. I have playing various roles-a campus girl (’Aashiq Banaya Aapne’), a seductress (’Chocolate’), a plain Jane (’Risk’), light-hearted characters (’Bhagam Bhaag’, ‘Good Boy Bad Boy’) and a negative character in ‘Raqeeb’. I also did the item number ‘Hichki’ in ‘Risk’. So now, I’d be the best choice for a big banner. I consider myself a complete package.
What should an aspirant remember?
One must be patient and strong enough to take both criticism and praise. One must be rock steady in the face of competition as this is the most competitive, most rewarding yet shortlived profession.
Can true friendships be formed in the industry?
Why not? I have formed some friendships that have stood the test of time. Some have gone sour too. It depends on the right people. In fact, I believe that two rivals can be friends too. I like strong people who give me competition.
How much importance would you give to a relationship given career pressures?
I am a hopeless romantic but right now I have no room for love. I see no sense in getting involved as I have many commitments. That phase of my life is over. A new one has started. Today, I’m even more ambitious than when I started. I don’t see myself getting into a relationship for another nine years.
What’s the finest thing that a man has told you?
That I have eyes that express every emotion!
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