Anousha Dandekar  talks to Harshada Rege about movies and music — the two things that she just can’t do without

BOMBAY TIMES (May 28, 2012)

 

Anusha Dandekar is twice as excited. The VJ-turned-actress will release her first international single soon and has recently starred in a Marathi film. Excerpts from an interview….

Tell us about the release of your first international single. I’ve been shuttling between Mumbai, New York and LA recording tracks with very talented producers and song writers. It’s been an amazing experience. But my favourite track, which is now my debut international single, is called Better Than Your Ex. I think everyone will relate to the song; it’s fun, peppy and almost everyone has an ex, right?

Let’s talk about your Marathi movie. Jai Jai Maharastra Maza started a year ago when director Gautam Joglekar got in touch with me. I loved the story, but I was sceptical about doing a lead role in a full-fledged Marathi film because my Marathi is alright, not g-re-a-t! That was a bit of a challenge. A lot of pain, sweat, tears and hard work went in to it, and I hope everyone appreciates my work. I know Marathi actors are very well respected; I don’t want to let them down.

You styled yourself in the film? I play an international tennis player in the movie. I felt the character would look great in casual, comfy and sports clothes. They are all my clothes which I pieced together. I wore very little make up and mostly kept my hairstyle the same More >