Many actors in India are in awe of Kamal Haasan. How did you feel when you were offered the role?
When I was working with K S Ravikumar Sir for Varalaaru, he told me about this film. He had discussed the story with me when the idea was taking shape. So, in a way, I was a part of the project from the beginning itself.
When Ravikumar Sir asked for my dates, I was thrilled. It is like being a part of the history of Tamil cinema. People are dying to be at least in one shot with Kamal Sir. I am fortunate because I got to act with him in a film where he will be seen in 10 avatars.
It is not just that I am the lead heroine, I got to be a character that is present throughout the film. It is difficult to get such characters because movies are hero-oriented these days. That is the not the case in Dasavathaaram. So, it was a very appealing project for me.
Did you have two roles in the film?
Yes, I was acting as two characters in the film. The name of the 12th century character is Kothai, who comes at the first part of the film. Then there is a present day girl called Aandal. Both are Iyengar girls, very traditional, orthodox and religious.
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