'SUCCESS IS WHEN DIRECTORS THINK OF ME WHILE WRITING CHARACTERS'

In a conversation with CE, actors Nirosha and Charle discusses the performing arts, the challenge to perform better, and the impact of OTT

- ASHWIN S & GOWTHAM BABU

THE lockdown caused by the COVID-19 virus was an unprecedented phenomenon. The upcoming drama, Lockdown focuses on the story of an ordinary woman (played by Anupama Parameswaran), whose life is unimaginably impacted due to the lockdown. Directed by AR Jeeva, the film also stars Nirosha and Charle as the parents of Anupama's character. In a conversation with CE, the pair discusses the performing arts, the challenge to perform better, and the impact of OTT.

Excerpts:

■Nirosha, what made you agree to be part of this project?

I liked the story and the fact that this is based on something that happened in real life made me want to be part of this project. Playing a mother who would not react like a cinematic mother, but as a mother in real life would, was a big plus for me. I was conscious about acting alongside performers like Anupama and Charle sir. The healthy push that I felt in wanting to improve my performance, made this a fun shoot.

■Charle, you have had a long and varied career in films What still drives you to make more films and stay busy?