About Turn

“The industry seems to have remained the same except it is more fast-paced now and technically better placed. But it is more comfortable for me now. At that time I was part of the rat race,” says the actress,who,after beginning her career at the age of seven,gave it up at 22 to settle down with producer Tutu Sharma. In those years,however,she had essayed some memorable roles in Bollywood.

Why did she choose a low-profile comeback to the big screen? “I had prioritised my life when I quit acting. When I decided to act again I wanted everything at my pace. I am happy doing roles that are substantial and fulfilling,because at the end of the day I am an instinctive actor,” she smiles,hoping her second innings will be as fruitful as her first one.

With Bolo Raam,Kolhapure will join the bevy of yesteryear actors who now play roles with maternal overtones. “ Bolo Raam defines the relationship between a mother and the son and it addresses the issue of a single parent. While it focuses on the beautiful relationship,the movie also spells out the ill effects of showering excess love on your children,” says the actor,who will be seen alongside Naseerudin Shah and Om Puri. “I have worked with them earlier and it is always nice reviving old ties.”

Apart from being active on the stage,Kolhapure is one of the few actors who can also boast a flair for music. Hailing from a family of singers,she has lent her voice for many popular songs. “But now,I have completely stopped. One needs practise when singing,” says the actor who runs the Padmini Kolhapure School of Acting across India as well as Model Shop,her academy in Mumbai that grooms models.