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Actress Padmapriya apologises to Malayalam dubbing artistes
 

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 6 South Indian actress Padmapriya Tuesday apologised to dubbing artistes in Kerala following their protests over her comment that she was ashamed of having her voice dubbed for Malayalam films.
        

"My statement to a TV channel was never meant to hurt them. I respect every human being's emotions. I apologise if my statement hurt the dubbing artistes," Padmapriya told reporters here.

Padmapriya was forced to hold a press conference after the Association of Dubbing Artistes decided Monday to boycott the actress in future.

Association general-secretary Bhagyalekshmi said Padmapriya's statement "hurt" the artistes, who said they would boycott the actress unless she rendered a public apology.

In hit film "Karuthapakshigal", which got Padmapriya a few awards, she did not have to use a dubbing artiste as she played a Tamilian and could say her own dialogues.

"Voice is an important aspect for an actress and I am now learning Malayalam. As soon as possible, I will dub for my own films. As an actress I feel incomplete when someone else dubs for me," the actress said.

Padmapriya, who is a rising star in Malayalam, Tamil and Kannada films, has acted with ace superstars Mammootty, Mohanlal and Suresh Gopi in Kerala.
 

 
Padmapriya defends ageing Malayalam superstars

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 6 Young southern Indian actress Padmapriya who has acted with three of Kerala's 40-plus superstars - Mammootty, Mohanlal and Suresh Gopi - says age is not an impediment for actors.

"These superstars handle their characters so well and they are sensible and sensitive actors. Every fruit has its own flavour and an apple cannot replace an orange," the actress told reporters here.

"Amitabh Bachachan is past 65 and still the most sought after star in Bollywood. This is true in Hollywood and the Malayalam film industry," she added.

Last week Padmapriya won the Atlas Film Critics' best actress award for her performance in two Malayalam films - "Karuthapakshigal" and "Yes Your Honour".

On her forthcoming projects, the actress said she has a film opposite Suresh Gopi to be directed by Shaji Kailas.

"The shooting for the film with Mohanlal, 'Paradeshi', is over and it should be a great film. Likewise, I also have a few Tamil films signed up," said Padmapriya, who began her career with Kannada films while pursuing an MBA degree.

Padmapriya, who is in her 20s, has acted with the 50-plus Mammootty and with Mohanlal and Suresh Gopi, both of who are nearing 50.
 
I gel well with mature actors: Padmapriya
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 19  Darling of the Malayalam filmgoers, Padmapriya, Sunday said she gels well with mature actors like Mammootty and Mohanlal.

"I feel they are more mature and it is the directors who decide the cast when it comes to a film and I have no problem acting with superstars," said Padmapriya while interacting with reporters here, after her latest Malayalam film "Yes Your Honour" was screened.

Padmapriya, in her early twenties, has played the lead opposite to ageing superstars Mammootty and Mohanlal, who are more than twice her age.

"Pierce Brosnan played the role of James Bond first when he was 51. Age does not matter and it is the character that is important and it is the same everywhere," said

 
Padmapriya whose latest film is opposite versatile Malayalam actor Sreenivasan who is also above 50.

She broke into Malayalam films starring opposite Mammootty in the mega-hit film "Kazhcha" and since then Mammootty considers Padmapriya as his "lucky charm".

She has also acted alongside Mohanlal in the film "Vadukumnathan".

"Don't worry, my next film is with Prthiviraj, a young Kerala actor," said the actress.

IANS