A combination of beauty and intelligence, South Indian actress Namitha finds her ground.
As a woman she is both sensible and sensitive and as an actor, she is vibrant. Namitha, the diva of glamour, has brought joy and pleasure through her performances to a large audience that comprise of a cross section of society - the so called ‘class’ and ‘mass’ audiences included. The former swimming trainer from Surat is the only daughter among sons in a close-knit family of a textile businessman. She won the ‘Ms Surat’ title in 1998 and three years later she was a semi-finalist in the Femina Miss India Contest and even won the Sony Viewers Choice title.
From modeling to a career in films with Sontham in Telugu being her debut film, Namitha has come a long way within a short period, carving a niche for her in Kollywood. She made her acting debut in Tamil with Engal Anna and followed it with an array of successful films opposite senior actors like Sarath Kumar and Sathyaraj. To top it all, she is perhaps the only heroine among the present lot to act with both father and son (Sathyaraj - Sibiraj). One of the busiest heroines in Tamil cinema today,
Namitha has some big releases lined up for this Diwali that include the Vijay starrer, Azhagiya Tamizh Magan and Billa 2007 with Ajith. Besides she is starring in a Hollywood film, Maya.
How do you react to the statement that Namitha is the diva of glamour?
Of course I feel proud.
It seems you are now concentrating on pairing with young heroes unlike before.Well I have always wanted to be an actor first and never had any differences between old and young. What age is old age? We all grow old every minute, right? Well to get to the point I respect all my heroes and will never wish to concentrate on or differentiate between any of them.
You seemed to have undergone a complete makeover and have slimmed down. What measures have you taken for this new look?
Well, it is not easy for me as I have a tendency to put on weight. So all I have to do is work out hard, more and more and I keep telling myself that “Yes, I am going to make it and never give up.’
When your contemporaries are trying to find a foothold in Hindi cinema, you seem to be content with South Indian films after your debut Hindi film, Love Ke Chakkar Mein. Why?
I feel at home in Tamil Nadu. I am a domicile here. Now this is where I have got love from my fans and lots of love and respect from all my co-stars. And this love and fame that I have got here made me concentrate only on South Indian films, particularly Tamil cinema. This is my Tamil Nadu now and I love it. I have no time even to give a second thought to anything else.
What happened to your debut English film Maya? News is that you are now bailing out the project with financial assistance. How far it is true?
This is news to me. I wish I were that rich and in that case I would have made my own film instead.
Have you any dream role in mind?
A role that can give me recognition as a good artiste besides being called a glam girl.
Which has been your most satisfying role till date?
I am still waiting for one.
The compliment you cherish most from among the heroes?
They all love my dimples. This is what I cherish most.
You started off with Telugu films. But now you seem to be concentrating only on Tamil and Kannada cinema. You are even paired with Darshan for a new project.
That’s right.
What are your current Tamil assignments?
Azhagiya Tamizh Magan and Billa 2007 are complete and ready for release. I have meaty roles in Perumal, 1977, Indra and Maya that are in the making.
Where do you like to holiday and why?
Amby Valley City in Lonavala near Mumbai is the best place in the world.
Have you met your dream boy?
I am still waiting…
