Sreenath Bhasi, who has a carefree attitude, has made Kochi slang a fad in Mollywood. His boyish charm was played to the hilt in films like 22 Female Kottayam, Arike, Ustad Hotel, Ayalum Njanum Thammil and Da Thadiya. The 25-year-old graduated in commerce from Chinmaya Vidya Peet, Kochi, in 2010. The actor, whose latest film is Honey Bee, shares his fun-filled college days with Edex.
What did college teach you?
My college taught me that I can’t pursue anything ‘normal’ in life. On a serious note, I understood that I have much more to do than a regular office job. The youth festivals in college made me realise I have an artistic streak.
What is your proudest moment in college?
Though I have good memories of my graduation days, my proudest moment happened recently. I was invited as chief guest for the College Day function. There I heard teachers, who I never met in college, speak highly of me.
Have you had any embarrassing moments in college?
Once after a shoot, I came to the college with long hair and goatee. After a short while, the director of the institute presented me with a razor, and I obediently shaved off my hair and beard.
How did you score points with the opposite gender?
Honestly, I don’t know what the girls in my college thought about me. We shared a good rapport, though.
Was bunking a part of your college routine?
Bunking was a routine affair. But then, my classes were between 7.30 am and 1.30 pm. So even without bunking, I used to get ample time for leisurely activities.
Did you have any rifts with professors? Why?
Never. Since I wanted to go out for shooting and other activities, I never missed a chance to butter up my professors.
Where did you hang out in college with friends?
Unfortunately, our college did not have a proper campus. So we used to chill out outside, mainly at Cocoa Tree and Bread World, two nearby food joints.
What extracurricular activities were you involved in?
I was actively involved in extracurricular activities like dance and music. The song, My Lov, You’re My Panchasara..., which I penned during college was used in Da Thadiya.
— parvathy@newindianexpress.com