Bavana

Here is one heroine, who endeared herself to the audiences with her graceful performance + the sympathy factor. When her character was raped and done to death in Gopichand's Ontari, "there prevailed large-scale sympathy for the character. It moved one and all." Bhavana emerged direct from the silver line of Tamil and Mallu Hailing from Trissur in Kerala, this 22-year-old beauty believes that "the audience don't even care two hoots for anybody if he or she, technician or artiste, doesn't hold the talent. After all, it's business. If people think of getting through always by mere bluffing, they have to pay dearly for it." The actress sounds much matured in her approach to the tinsel world, which also holds out something nasty for her. "But, I can't divulge certain things which loathe in the film industry, but by and large, I love it," Bhavana says. Currently, she is paired up with Nitin for the film titled Hero.

Tell us your background before coming to films?
It's simple. I don't have any filmy background. Just I have been passionate about films since my childhood. After doing my 10th class, I was even more possessed with a burning desire to become an actress. I got the offer in Malayalam film – Chintamani Kolai Case. Shaji Kailas directed it. Suresh Gopi was my costar. It was a stupendous hit there. I think it also came in Telugu. My education was stopped with just intermediate. Later, I did some good films at my home industry, before getting into Kollywood. Now, I am in Telugu setting my foot here with Ontari. I am thankful to all the Telugu people, who really liked me. Wherever I move in Hyderabad, people, mostly the youth, recognize me and extend very friendly gesture, saying I simply rocked with moving performance in Ontari.

Who is your godfather?
God alone is my godfather. I don't need to tell you much. It is really tough to get into the glamour world. Even if we enter, the longevity is doubtful. Trends are changing. Different scripts are coming up every day. I believe in God and He will continuously help people who ever keep trying to improve their knowledge in their respective fields. I respect talent. This attitude always protects me in the profession and personal life as well.

Is Bhavana your real name or Screen name?
My real name is Karthika. Bhavana is my screen name.

Ontari brought you rave reviews. When are you going to act with big heroes?
I know that when a film clicks, it also brings luck to the heroine. She will find herself through stardom. I don't believe in things like acting with big heroes when we get a break. I always consider myself as an actress, first. Why should I discriminate between big heroes and small heroes? Is there anything like this demarcation for an artiste? I don't know. I just believe that people will like an actor or actress just by their performance. Not because of costarring with big heroes or heroines. Now that I entered into the film world, I feel it like a fraternity.