Interview Of Hansika With HT City

New Kid On The Block

It wasn't the site of Himesh Reshammiya taking his cap offthat evoked surprise in Aap Ka Suroor. It was Hanssika, his love intrest in the film. Earlier seen in the films like Jaago and Koi mil gaya, the former child artist has made a comeback, and dosen't quite look her age.
Google tells us she's only 15 yers old! We seek a confirmation.

Q. So How old are you?

Ans. I am 16 and studying in 11th standard at the Poddar International School.

Q. Weren't you skepticalabout playing a character much older than your age?

Ans. Do you think i look my age in the film? That will answer your question. Anyway, the camera adds a few pounds and make an actress look older.

Q. How did acting happen?

Ans. It started when i was 10, my mother discovered that i can act. She had a few contacts in the industry and my career was set. I took a break at 13 to concentrate on studies. Now I'm back.

Q. Is this your first time as a lead Heroine?

Ans. The telugu film Desa Muduru earlier this year was my debut as a Leading lady. I played the Role of a Sanyasini. It is a super hit in the south and has completed a 150-Day run in movie halls. Starting out with a Telugu film was a concious decision. I first wanted to polish my acting skills

Q. Looking at yourself on screen, which areas do you fell you still need to work on?

Ans. I definately have to loose some weight. Every Actress can find flaws in there potrayal of a particular character. I wouldn't like to discuss mine, they are only for my mother and myself to know.

Q. Do you feel older than your age?

Ans. I might have played the heroine in a film but i am still like any other teenager, you see.

Q. Is it true that you called Mallika Sherawat "Aunty" on the sets and rubbed her the wrong way?

Ans. Why would i call Mallikaji my Aunty? It's just a rumour. She was such a delight on the sets.