FACE TO FACE with Tejaswini Kolhapure

Your favourite romantic scene in a movie?
The rain sequence between Shah Rukh and Kajol in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. But there are many others between Amitabh Bachchan and Rekha,and between Shah Rukh and Manisha Koirala from Dil Se.

Which actor would you love to go on a date with and why?
Akshay Kumar seems chivalrous. Also,I would love to take fitness tips from him.

Which dialogue have you mouthed in front of the mirror the most?
‘Paintalis tapes hai tumhare hi. Hello,key dekhna pasand karoge’ in Malayalam accent the way Mohanlal says it in Company.

Who inspired you to become an actor?
As a youngster,every year I used to go for film awards functions. I was floored by the glamour,the excitement of winning an award and watching live performances. I was so charged I decided to be an actor.

The worst film you ever watched?
So many and so not worth remembering.

Which film you wish you could be a part of?
All of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s movies,Rang de Basanti,Lagaan and Slumdog Millionaire.

What makes you an actor?
I realise it now. I believe you don’t become an actor,you are born as one.

Quiz: Which movie is this dialogue from: Arjun Singh,yeh khoon bhi badi ajeeb cheez hai,apna nikle to dard hota hai aur doosre ka nikle to mazaa aata hai.
I don’t know. (Correct answer: Hum)