Behindwoods: “Have you always been fond of books?”
Namitha: “You know, I always carry a book with me wherever I go. It’s always there in my handbag. I may forget
my lipstick but never my book.”

BW: With your busy schedule how do you manage to get your reading done – you probably have to squeeze in time
for a book.
N: I take time out to read, even on the sets. When I arrive I’ll ask the crew first if I have a lot of dialogue. If they
yes, then I’ll work on memorizing the lines. If they tell me it’s just a few lines, I tell them I’ll just speak the lines on the spot and use the extra time to read in a corner and quietly catch up with my reading. I’ve been reading a lot on the different mysteries around the world, the different secrets and mysteries buried in many cultures.

BW: What’s your other passion?
N: I write poetry!

BW: That’s cool. .
N: Nothing that I’ll publish. I write for myself; for my pleasure. I also love to dance, it’s in my blood to dance. Every day - even at home - I have to dance for at least half an hour. It’s my way of unwinding.

BW: All this tells us there’s a Namitha who has a rich inner life, who reflects a great deal, and is philosophical.