All eyes on Anusha!!

It is a common feature to see many pretty girls coming from the modeling circuit to make it big in movies, but only a determined few tend to make it. Here seems to be a new girl who is keen on making it and she is none other than Anusha. She is making her debut with the film 'Venkata in Sankata' alongside the famous Ramesh Aravind and the pretty girl says that she is looking for a long term innings in Sandalwood. Given her slender looks and sex appeal, if Anusha can add some performance to it, then it looks possible. All the best Anusha!!!

Anusha has a dream debut in 'Venkata in Sankata'

 Model cum actress Anusha who became famous through the Lays chips ad that she did with Saif Ali Khan has made a debut in films through Venkata In Sankata.

She had won the Miss Beautiful Body in the Gladrags contest earlier. "I was over the moon when Ramesh sir told me that I would be part of his film," says Anusha who had worked with some big names in fashion business like Prasad Bidapa in Bangalore and Lubna Adams in Mumbai.

Did she not find too much of competition from the other two other glamorous girls? "Well, I enjoyed great time during the shooting of the film. Ramesh sir ensured that working environment remained very condusive and encouraging for a better work. I got along very well with both Meghana and Sharmila Mandre. Sharmila had already established herself as an actress in the Kannada film industry when I met her. I interacted with Meghana more than I did with Sharmila. She was my friend and also a critic. She gave me valuable suggestions. And during the promotional tour of the film, all of us got along very well," says Anusha.

First Look: Ramesh Arvind and his three beauties

The three beauties sharing screen space with Ramesh Arvind in his new Kannada film, Venkata In Sankata are Sharmila Mandre, Meghana and Anusha.

While Sharmila has already acted inSajini, Anusha is a well known model in Bangalore. Meghna has flown in from the US to act in the film

Venkata In Sankata is the story of a police constable who gets into trouble on account of these three girls. How his aspiration to become a Police Commissioner gets threatened by the girls is the main element of the story.

Anusha was "over the moon when she was told she would be part of the film. So did she find tough competition between the three glamorous girls?

"I got along very well with both Meghana and Sharmila Mandre though I interacted with Meghana more. She became my friend as well as critic," says Anusha.

Material Girl

Tough and ambitious is how Anusha, who shares the screen with Meghana and Sharmila Mandre in Venkata in Sankata, describes herself

While her director held forth on the film, Venkata in Sankata, she listened in rapt attention. When her colleagues gave sound bytes, she nodded in approval. Anusha, who shares the screen with Ramesh Aravind, Meghana and Sharmila Mandre in Venkata in Sankata, says she surprised herself by her silence during the team's interaction with MiD DAY.

"I was a noisy and talkative kid in school. I would invariably be punished for talking in class. I would be found kneeling outside the classroom for disturbing everyone with my chatter. My mom would ask me if there was some way I could be quiet for at least 10 minutes. You just can't describe me as quiet," she said.

We guess that's reason enough to put her on the hot seat and fire questions at her.

You're a model who forayed into films. Tell us more.I was extraordinarily tall as a child. When friends asked me about my ambition, I would say I want to be a model. I decided to give modelling a shot because I love to travel and be in the spotlight. Films attracted me for the same reason. I have always wanted to earn name and fame. With modelling, you don't carry your work home. Films are more challenging and competitive. To be honest, I enjoy both modelling and acting. Believe it or not, I have a management degree in Human Resources, but I doubt I would have made a good HR manager!

We've seen you on the ramp and in TV commercials. Which campaign has been your most memorable one?
It has to be the Lays chips ad that I did with Saif Ali Khan. When I won the Miss Beautiful Body in the Gladrags contest I was over the moon. I have worked with big names in the industry like Prasad Bidapa in Bangalore and Lubna Adams in Mumbai.

How would you describe your fashion sense? Do you think Bangalore is a fashion-conscious city?
Fashion, to me, is about clothes that I feel comfortable wearing. A smart pair of denims or a designer saree could make me feel very fashionable. It's good that Bangalore as a city is becoming fitness conscious city. 

Venkata In Sankata has three heroines. Did you end up being best pals with either Meghana or Sharmila? Did they help you with your scenes?
We got along very well. I interacted with Meghana more than I did with Sharmila. After every shot I used to ask her if I was doing okay. We've got to know each other better only over the last few days as we've been travelling together to promote the film. We enjoy each other's company. When I met Sharmila, she was already an established heroine but she's very down to earth.

Is it necessary for a newcomer to have a mentor? Who are the greatest influences in your life - personally and professionally?
You can survive without a mentor, but you cannot survive without dedication, hard work, blessings and good luck. Life has been the best teacher I could ask for. I lost my dad when I was very young. My mother used to work really hard. I decided to pitch in and began working when I was 15 years old. I'm a tough, independent girl.

Movie-time with Anusha

The actress shares her favourite films with HiT LiST
Taj Mahal (Kannada): It's an amazing love story and I'm a hopeless romantic.
Welcome (Hindi): It's such a laugh riot that it can chase away your blues in an instant.
Aapthamitra (Kannada): Amazing acting by Soundarya.
Gejje Puje (Kannada): What a wonderful story and what superb acting by Kalpana.
Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na (Hindi): A cute love story that shows that one should be mature to fall in love.

This Venkata loves sankata

Actor-director Ramesh Aravind spends an afternoon at the MiD DAY office and shares stories and secrets over strong coffee. His film, Venkata in Sankata, a comedy on the travails of a cop, releases on February 13.


"There are two golden rules in the film industry. Never fight with your producer and never fall in love with your co-star," quips popular actor-director Ramesh Aravind, sipping on coffee at the MiD DAY office at 4.30 pm on Sunday.

Flanked by his young and beautiful heroines, Anusha, Meghana and Sharmila Mandre, and matching wits with a room full of scribes, the star is relaxed as he offers his take on issues ranging from the success of Slumdog Millionaire to the making of Venkata in Sankata.

The conversation is peppered with witty repartee and hearty guffaws. It's easy to understand why the down-to-earth actor is popular with his colleagues and fans.

Time for a coffee break

Some confess they are coffee geeks who will do almost anything or pay almost any price for the reviving brew, while others are quite happy to experiment with flavours and combinations


I frequent Barista. It is my favourite hangout on M G Road. I meet up with friends here. I always order iced tea or coffee with choco doughnuts and chocolate pastry. Dieting isn't for me!

Anusha, actress (Venkata in Sankata)

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