CAST BOBBY SIMHA INTERVIEW

I was not the typical boy running behind marks and packages. But I had the confidence of becoming a great actor. When the much struggled college life was all done, I decided to become a full-fledged, professional actor and was ready to accept whatever it takes to realize my dream. When on a hunt to know about the best place to learn acting, I came across this heavenly abode, Koothupattarai. I did a three months course on acting there. It was revelation of sorts. From emoting to domestic chores, I did it all and I learnt it all. The irony is, Jigarthanda fame Somasundaram, a remarkable theater artist, was the one who taught me acting for the first time in real life also.  

There were boundless, emotional and financial issues to be faced. But, nothing could stop me. Well-wishers and relatives would start advising me, the minute they see me. I in-fact avoided friends who dissuaded me from acting. When I wanted some petty cash to get along with my day, I would go ask my friends, and then they'll come with this line, Macha? You should probably reconsider this acting career da. Why can't you just go to a job and make your life easier?' Now I'm happy that their statements have gone wrong.     

Kaaka Muttai fame director Manikandan was into this ‘One minute short film’ initiative and I was the assistant director. Thanks to all the countless learning I had to go through, it has made me self informed of the industry I belong. After years of mansion life, a reality show based on short-films started and that's how I got acquainted with Balaji Mohan, Alphonse, Karthik Subbaraj and Nalan. We all started at the same time and I'm glad that I got associated with their feature film projects also. I can proudly say that, I'm from a recognized university. These directors made me.