Leading stars of Kannada film industry talk about their plans for January 1, 2012 and for the rest of the year.
Shivarajkumar
I have not been celebrating New Year for the last few years. I will visit my father Dr Rajkumar’s Samadhi to pay my respect and seek his blessings. I am very happy with the year 2011. My 100th film, ‘Jogayya’ was released and made money in just three months at par with a film that has completed 100 days of screening. I don’t make any resolutions, I take things as they come.
Radhika Pandit
I am at Shirali to celebrate the New Year with my parents and relatives. We will make arrangements for a bonfire on the seashore and celebrate the New Year on the shore. My resolution will be the same as last year — work hard. But I have always ended up breaking my resolution since I believe that resolutions are meant to be broken. I will be back in Bangalore on January 3.
Ramesh Aravind
I have been busy with ‘Nammanna Don’ since January 2011. I will celebrate the New Year with the team members of ‘Nammanna Don’. I will also go out with my family. Resolutions: I want to focus on directing apart from acting in films in 2012. I want to play a variety of characters in 2012.
Ramya Barna
Last year, I was in Goa celebrating until the dawn of the Year 2011. This year, my friends and I have decided to meet on December 31 night to welcome the New Year. I will visit the Ganesha Temple in Koramangala on January 1. I am a devotee of Lord Ganesha, who is considered as the destroyer of all hurdles. As far as making resolutions is concerned, I am not particular about making resolutions since I always end up breaking them.
Priya Hassan
My friends have invited me for New Year parties but I am not attending any. My mother’s birthday also falls on January 1. So, I have decided to stay at home and celebrate my mother’s birthday. Resolutions: I want to act in many films in 2012 since I did not act in 2011. —I will celebrate the New Year by visiting various malls in the city with friends. I have decided to spend time with the children from economically poor families. My aim is to motivate and encourage these children to pursue higher studies and contribute to the development of our country. I have no plans to visit any club or resort to celebrate the New Year.
Ragini Dwivedi
I plan to take my parents on an outing on January 1. I might also visit a temple with my mother. I have no plans to take part in any New Year celebrations on December 31 night since I am busy with the shooting of my latest film. As far as resolutions are concerned, I will try to avoid using high-heeled shoes from January 1.
Malashree
I am not in a position to go out to celebrate the New Year since I am busy with my forthcoming film ‘Shakthi’. Its first copy is expected to be ready on January 1. My husband Ramu and I plan to buy some gifts for our children. I will celebrate the New Year at home since my relatives and parents have also come to Bangalore.
