Priya Mani made her debut in Tamil as heroine in Kangalal kaithu sei. Though directed by Bharathiraja the film did not do well and Priya Mani shifted over to Malayalam films. She is currently acting opposite Prithiviraj in Sathyam directed by Vinayan. Her second Tamil film is with Balu Mahendra `Oru kana kalam with Dhanush as hero. She is banking on this film to do the trick. Excerpts from a brief chat with her.
Your grandmother Kamala Kailas is a celebrated classical singer. Did you also take up singing?
I like music and used to sing.I never took it up as a profession. Right from school days I used to model and this led me to films. How did you enter films?
I used to model for textiles and jewellery shops. Seeing my photos, many approached me with offers but I rejected everything.
I wasn't interested in films. Soon after my 12th Std, when I was offered the heroine's role in Bharatiraja's film I could not reject. He is known for discovering many talents like Revathi, Radhika, Radha etc. Being in a Bharathiraja film is like being in quality film.
Your grandmother Kamala Kailas is a celebrated classical singer. Did you also take up singing?
I like music and used to sing.I never took it up as a profession. Right from school days I used to model and this led me to films. How did you enter films?
I used to model for textiles and jewellery shops. Seeing my photos, many approached me with offers but I rejected everything.
I wasn't interested in films. Soon after my 12th Std, when I was offered the heroine's role in Bharatiraja's film I could not reject. He is known for discovering many talents like Revathi, Radhika, Radha etc. Being in a Bharathiraja film is like being in quality film.
