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Parvathy Omanakuttan on Mahesh Babu, item songs and fashion
Parvathy Omanakuttan on Mahesh Babu, Item Songs and Fashion. I have had a super fun childhood. I was born in Kerala and brought up in Mumbai. I was very mischievous in school and I was the biggest prankster. But I was a favourite of all my teachers as I was a good student and my hand writing was always praised by my teachers. So that helped me get away with all my mischief!
From cat walk to silver screen, Malayalee beauty Parvthy Omanakuttan has come a long way. In an exclusive tete-e-tete with The Hans India, she talks about her learning experience in movies, Telugu actor Mahesh Babu and why she would say No to item songs...
Tell us about your childhood
I have had a super fun childhood. I was born in Kerala and brought up in Mumbai. I was very mischievous in school and I was the biggest prankster. But I was a favourite of all my teachers as I was a good student and my hand writing was always praised by my teachers. So that helped me get away with all my mischief!
From model to an actor, how has your journey been?
I love both modelling and acting. And the journey only gets better with every passing day.
You have walked the ramp and also acted before a camera. Which one do you think is easier?
It's comparatively easier to walk the ramp but I still get jitters before every fashion show of mine.
Your latest release Pizza is being much-talked about. Tell us about your experience
It was a fabulous learning ground being a part of Pizza. While shooting I realised the importance of every component in film making. The amount of hard work and effort that is put into making a film is overwhelming! This is one film that is very close to my heart. And the positive critics on my ability to act has given me a new confidence.
You have worked with Thala Ajith in Billa 2. Tell us about him.
Ajith Sir is a great human being. His humility moves me. He is a Great co-star to work with.
Have you watched Telugu movies?
I have watched a few films in Telugu. My favorite hero in Telugu is Mahesh Babu.
You have worked with Hindi, Tamil and Malayalam movies. How different are these industries?
Every industry has its own distinct audience. And the work culture is also different. But the passion behind making movies is the sane everywhere.
Given a chance, would you mind doing item songs?
I like the whole dance and song routine in movies. I would love to do a song and dance number in the movie I am playing the lead but not just an item song.
What next in your kitty?
I am listening to scripts and stories. I haven't signed anything yet but a couple soon.
Quick bits Actor you think is hot
Hrithik Roshan
Sexiest actress according to you
Rekha
Your favourite food
Kerala food that my mother cooks
If you were marooned with a hottie on an Island, who would it be?
Channing Tatum
Your worst nightmare
Getting lost in an island all alone
One unforgettable experience
Miss World 2008
If not an actor, you would be?
An Entrepreneur and Restauranteur
One role you wish to have grabbed
Rani Mukherji in Mardaani and Deepika Padukone in Chennai Express
Must-haves in your wardrobe
A good Jacket, A good pair of heels, a well fitted jeans, A Little Black Dress, Perfumes, accessories.
Most envied actor in the industry
Shah Rukh Khan
