Bengaluru

Living by her own rules

Flops and long breaks from the screen don’t seem to ruffle Aindrita Ray

A Sharadhaa

Aindrita Ray is marching ahead in Sandalwood to her own beat. The actress has dared to be different by taking on edgy roles that have now created an aura around her. Aindrita surprised film-goers with her sensational but short role in her last film Kaddipudi. She will be seen in Tony next. “I am excited about Tony because it is an experimental script, different from the regular love and thriller stories. To top it, Srinagar Kitty kept the budget in control. The story has been told through flashbacks. The end will be a surprise. Now that the songs are hits already, there are high expectations from the film,” says Andy. In contrast to her last role as a prostitute, Tony will see Andy in a completely de-glam avatar. “I look very simple in this. Like a Bengali wearing a salwar kameez. I play the girl-next-door who earns ` 10,000 a month and has small dreams,” she says. On working with Kitty for the first time, Andy says, “He is one of those actors who gets completely involved with the script. He was very participative and dedicated. I was very comfortable working with him.” With Andy being particular about the films she picks, it seems she’s trying to carve out a niche audience for herself. “Today’s audiences are quite intelligent and keep looking for something different. But I am not trying to section my audience. My films are for everybody. That said, I am always on the look out for something unique. Manasare and Kaddipudi are examples of that,” she says. Having made an entry onto the small screen as judge on a voice talent show, Andy seems to be left with little time to sign a film after Bhajarangi. “Until last month, I was busy shooting Bhajarangi (directed by Harsha). Now, I have some time on hand and am spending it learning martial arts,” says Andy. “Sometimes I get into that zone where I go on a signing spree and there is this other zone where I take things very easy. Sometimes, a wait for something good to turn up is worth it,” she adds.

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