Shooting in live locations helped me truly understand my character: Sanjana Anand
Filming in public spaces presents its own set of challenges, but for Sanjana Anand on the set of Ekka, these environments became a source of inspiration. “Shooting in live locations helped me understand the nuances of my character,” explains the actress, who is soon going to be seen as Nandini in the upcoming Kannada film, alongside Yuva Rajkumar and Sampada Hulivana. “Portraying Nandini required a lot of homework. I had to concentrate on how I emoted my expressions and adapted my body language. Since we shot in live locations, I had the opportunity to see people’s natural reactions, which was invaluable for my character’s authenticity,” she says. In a chat with Bangalore Times, she tells us about her character, the decline of relatable cinema, and more...
‘WE NEED MORE COMPELLING STORIES WRITTEN FOR WOMEN’
“The Kannada industry has fewer women-oriented films compared to other industries, and the overall representation of female-led narratives is noticeably low,” Sanjana Anand says. “However, I’m optimistic that this is starting to change. I think we need more compelling stories written specifically for women to truly reflect their experiences on screen,” says the actress.
‘I WANT TO DO ROLES THAT PEOPLE CAN TRULY CONNECT WITH’
“Finding relatable content is rare these days,” says Sanjana. Discussing projects that she would like to be a part of, she says, “I’m drawn to raw and real movies. I want to play characters that people can truly connect with. I haven’t seen an intense love story in a long time, and I would love to be part of something like that.”
‘I DON’T PLAY THE ROLE OF A CONVENTIONAL HEROINE IN EKKA’
“My character in Ekka, Nandini, is a bold, unfiltered, and raw saleswoman from a lower-middle-class background, which I truly enjoyed portraying. I’ve been waiting to play characters like Nandini. For me, these roles bring immense joy because they’re so relatable for any girl, free from pretentiousness. I’m not a conventional heroine in Ekka; my character is a humble, ordinary girl from Siddapura in Bengaluru,” she says.
‘WE NEED MORE COMPELLING STORIES WRITTEN FOR WOMEN’
“The Kannada industry has fewer women-oriented films compared to other industries, and the overall representation of female-led narratives is noticeably low,” Sanjana Anand says. “However, I’m optimistic that this is starting to change. I think we need more compelling stories written specifically for women to truly reflect their experiences on screen,” says the actress.
‘I WANT TO DO ROLES THAT PEOPLE CAN TRULY CONNECT WITH’
“Finding relatable content is rare these days,” says Sanjana. Discussing projects that she would like to be a part of, she says, “I’m drawn to raw and real movies. I want to play characters that people can truly connect with. I haven’t seen an intense love story in a long time, and I would love to be part of something like that.”
‘I DON’T PLAY THE ROLE OF A CONVENTIONAL HEROINE IN EKKA’
“My character in Ekka, Nandini, is a bold, unfiltered, and raw saleswoman from a lower-middle-class background, which I truly enjoyed portraying. I’ve been waiting to play characters like Nandini. For me, these roles bring immense joy because they’re so relatable for any girl, free from pretentiousness. I’m not a conventional heroine in Ekka; my character is a humble, ordinary girl from Siddapura in Bengaluru,” she says.
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