Anita Hassanandani Reddy

I get along with people very easily.

It was when I was shooting for a Telugu film in Hyderabad when director Meher Ramesh approached me for 'Veera Kannadiga.' I was game to explore a new language and said yes.

The entertainment industry isn't secure.

If you fail to make a mark, you might not get good work later. So, it is important for every actor to have a plan B to bank on. Here, nothing lasts forever. That's why my husband pushes me to do different things in life.

I get bored of carrying the same bag often. So, I end up buying more.

I am often compared to actors who were launched with me. I feel blessed with whatever I have got so far.

I have attended dandiya events in Ahmedabad, and I must say the energy level of the city during that season is amazing.

I feel mindless comedies make you relax - there are times when I come from shooting and watch comedy shows; they really change my mood.

Fortunately, I have always played younger than what I am.

To play an older woman, 'til the look is not affected, it is never a problem for me. To play a matured character, it's different. You get to learn so much. It becomes more serious.

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I put my heart and soul into anything I take up.

I have good memories of Bangalore.

I had no fashion sense when I started out.

Despite his South Indian connection, my husband Rohit doesn't have an accent at all.

I think playing a comic role is the toughest job for an actor; to put glycerin and cry is easy, but to make people laugh is difficult.

I have done 'Gutar-Gu,' which was a silent comedy show.

I love everything from ice cream to prawns.

It's all about giving it your best in whatever you've got.

I've done second leads in movies, I've done really small roles, too. Other actors never bother me, I believe I'm decent enough to make my own place.

I would love to do better in mainstream Hindi films, but one thing I must say is that my best experience so far has been in the Punjabi film industry, where I've been around for more than 11 years.

People from Chandigarh are so warm and kind.

Hits, flops, and everything in between - I got to do a lot of different things as an actor, had a lot of good learning experiences. So I think I've done reasonably okay for myself, and God has given me more than what I've asked for.

'Gutur Gu' is a silent comedy, which I had never done. I wanted to do something out of the box. It's exciting, tough, and fun. Dialogues are very important for actors, and to emote without them took some getting used to. It's giving me scope to learn a lot.

My character in 'Fanaah' has a cool and crazy look at the same time. I'm very particular about my accessories and clothes and love discussing and working on the look with the team. We all work on it together and gather loads of references.