Aparna Pillai is a multi-faceted actor. She is talented starting from dance, music, acting, cooking and many more. Her first debut as an artist was “Pudhu Kotai Saravana” with actor Dhanush. Aparna apart for being an artist is a very good Bharathnatiyam dance. She is also a Miss.Chennai 2002 Runner-up. Aparna is here to share here passions, future plans and many more in this exclusive interview.

1. How did you land into films?

I was in modeling. I am Miss Chennai runner up 2002 and the director saw my pictures and called me.

1. How easy was it for you?

I am not from a film background. I was quite relaxed until the first shot but once it started, I was nervous but people helped a lot. It became more of a holiday than shooting….it was such a team effort.

1. What have you studied?

Visual Communication from Loyola College.

1. What would you have done if not films?

I would have done what I am doing right now. I run an ‘e-zine’. It’s a film magazine on the web.

1. Do you think that cinema has a social cause?

Cinema is entertainment. People come to watch to relax but it’s a very powerful media it can be used to spread a message.

1. What does your film mean to you?

It means everything to me.

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1. Would you vouch for a brand that you don’t support?

Of course I wouldn’t. That’s why I haven’t been doing any ad films.

1. Do you think it’s constantly necessary to reinvent yourself or is it best to stick to an established image?

I think change is essential.

1. Your favourite food?

I am a total foodie. I like spicy food. Pure Indian food is my all time favourtie. I also like Mexican Chinese and Thai.

1. Your favourite restaurant…

Saravana Bhavan, Don pepe, Peshawari…

1. Your favourtie colour for clothes.

I like all colours. It’s seasonal to me at the moment it’s pink.

1. Tell me one word that describes you.

Princess.

1. Five things you’ll carry if your house was on fire.

My bag, Purse, mobile, my nephew and my shoes.

1. How many pairs of shoes do you have?

108!!!!

1. Are you religious?

I am very spiritual, the subject interests me a lot. It has brought discipline into my life.

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1. Something you like about yourself.

Am very patient, hard working and I listen.

1. Anything you don’t like about yourself.

Nothing. I like everything about myself.

1. Something you are obsessed about.

Shopping!!!

1. Your fitness mantra.

Cardio 4 times a week, muscle strengthening and swimming.

1. Are you a sport?

I’ve played in school, but I am quite athletic.

1. Do you think money is more important than a role?

No. money is not important.

1. What does friendship mean to you?

It’s the best part of your life.

1. Love…?

A bond that connects the world.

1. Marriage..?

A knot between two minds and hearts.

1. Your all time favorite movie?

A beautiful mind.

1. Real life hero?

My mom actually. She’s a very brave and strong person.

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