BW: How did Eeram happen?
Sindhu Menon:
I got Eeram through my manager.
I was busy working in Telugu
films. That’s when director
Arivazhagan saw my pictures
and having been impressed with
them, narrated the story to
me. They were looking for a
fresh face. After the photoshoot,
they were satisfied that I can
justify my role and deliver.
I also liked the script because
of my homely and soft character.
I was happy and did not want
to miss working under a big
banner and I accepted the film.
What was the homework you did
for Eeram?
This character is very sensitive
and if even there is a mild
trace of artificiality in it,
audience would not accept it.
To start with, the character
was a college going girl who
after her marriage becomes a
house wife and whose entire
world revolves around her house
and husband. So her costumes,
her jewelry and her body language
should be in sync with the role.
The way she walks or speaks
should be very natural. In my
make-up department I saw to
it that it was minimal and there
was not the slightest shade
of overdoing. I am a left hander
in the film and I had to practice
tying my watch in the right
and also cut vegetables using
left hand. I used to come to
the sets an hour before the
shoot and practice.
Differences between working
under Bharathi Raja and Arivazhagan?
There are many differences.
One cannot compare. Each director
has his own unique style of
working, thinking and presentation.
As an artist I should adapt
myself to different working
styles of directors. When I
complete a film and move on
to the next, I should change
myself as per the needs of the
next director.
Will you do glamour roles?
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