Umashri, the Bangalore actress who won the national award for best actress yesterday for her role in an art-house film, tells MiD DAY she's as happy doing a masala film
Do you believe that acting in Kasaravalli's films can get you awards?
I would like to believe it's true because he portrays the characters very neatly.
Which do you like moreu00a0 theatre or cinema?
I do not believe there is a difference between theatre and cinema except in terms of technical skills.
They are equal platforms.
You have been an MLC. Has politics brought you any recognition?
I joined politics with a strong cultural background and politics helped recognise my existence here.
Why don't audiences watch art movies?
Previously, people used to watch art movies like Kaadu, Hamsageethe, and Bara...
We should encourage the audience to watch both art as well as commercial movies.
You have acted in films with N S Rao where the dialogues had double entendre. And now, you've acted in the high-art Gulabi Talkies. Which character satisfied you more?
I've never thought about that. I have enjoyed the role of every character I've played so far. If I get a new offer which has dialogues with double meaning, I will definitely take up that offer.I liked the characters I played in Swabhimana, Gol Mal Radhakrishna, and Kothigalu Sar Kothigalu.u00a0
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