The Queen of Comedy Unveiled

DEVADARSHINI, A SEASONED VETERAN OF THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY, BOASTS AN IMPRESSIVE RESUME ADORNED WITH ACCOLADES SUCH AS THE PRESTIGIOUS KALAIMAMANI AWARD AND THE TAMIL NADU STATE FILM AWARDS FOR BEST COMEDIAN, A REMARKABLE FEAT ACHIEVED THRICE. WITH A CAREER SPANNING 27 ILLUSTRIOUS YEARS, SHE HAS LEFT AN INDELIBLE MARK ON CINEMA, HAVING GRACED THE SCREENS IN OVER 120 FILMS ACROSS MULTIPLE LANGUAGES INCLUDING TAMIL, TELUGU, KANNADA, MALAYALAM, AND HINDI. BEYOND HER PROWESS ON SCREEN, DEVADARSHINI BRINGS DEPTH TO HER PERSONA WITH THREE YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AS A COUNSELLOR AND THERAPIST. HER HOLISTIC APPROACH TO HEALING EXTENDS TO HER PRACTICE OF REIKI AND BACH FLOWER THERAPY, WITH A DECADE OF DEDICATED EXPERTISE. FROM HER RIBTICKLING PERFORMANCES IN THE ICONIC RAMANY VS RAMANY” SERIAL TO HER UPROARIOUS ANTICS IN THE BLOCKBUSTER KANCHANA,” DEVADARSHINI HAS ENDEARED HERSELF TO AUDIENCES, LEAVING THEM IN STITCHES WITH HER SIGNATURE SLAPSTICK COMEDY. LET’S GET TO KNOW MORE ABOUT HER IN AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW FOR PROVOKE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE

- VINITHA VENKATESHA

1.What inspired you to pursue an acting career in the comedy genre?

It wasn't planned, and I didn't aspire to become an actor, especially in the genre of comedy; basically, it just happened. I got an anchoring opportunity when I was in college, and I was just doing that. Then 'Marmadesam' happened, after which I received a lot of good offers. Slowly, it grew on me, and I started liking the profession, so I took it up full-time. I was very scared to do comedy, and my first comedy project was 'Ramany vs Ramany' by Naga sir, which became very famous during the pandemic. Children are very difficult to please because they are very choosy, so when I go out and kids say they know me, it makes me feel good. Even though the project is 24 years old, it resonates with children these days. Initially, I was reluctant, but the director encouraged me to take up the role. When it comes to comedy, you need to rehearse to get the hang of the timing. Well, you never know which scene will tickle the funny bone of the audience. I just trusted him, and it turned out to be one of the most memorable projects in my career.

2. Can you share an instance where you were influenced or inspired by a prominent figure, whether it is a fellow actor, director, or someone outside of the entertainment industry, in shaping your comedic style or approach to your craft?