‘Dor’ only tip of the iceberg: Ayesha Takia
30 November 2006 | Actress | No Comments
Ayesha Takia, whose powerhouse performance in 'Dor' established her credentials as a serious actor, says the role only tapped 'five percent' of her talent. 'I never expected this kind of praise. It's of course delightful. But let me also tell you, I feel 'Dor' just taps five percent of my abilities. There's so much more to my abilities,' Ayesha told IANS. 'But how would people know about it unless they see what I can do. I must thank (director) Nagesh Kukunoor for helping me connect with my character of Meera. At first I didn't quite understand her world, her joy and pain. She's such a simple person and we live in such a complicated world. …
While her forthcoming films like 'Fool & Final' and 'Kya Love Story Hai' are hardly expected to build on the 'Dor' advantage, Ayesha does have Nikhil Advani's 'Salaam-e-Ishq' where she has an interesting part in an ensemble cast.
But a role that Ayesha must grab is the one in Kukunoor's next film, which he wants to start soon with John Abraham. Ayesha sighs. 'I've to do what's offered to me. A film like 'Dor' doesn't happen everyday. Yes, Nagesh has offered me his next. And I'd be a fool to let it go. There's only one problem, and a very major one. 'The role in Nagesh's next requires me to do a kissing scene. And under no circumstance will I kiss in a film, no matter how tempting the role.' A kiss seems an unlikely reason to turn down a role with a director who virtually changed Ayesha's career. But she's adamant. 'I'm sorry, but a kiss is out of the question. When I came to this industry, I set down some do's and don'ts for myself. And I plan to stick by them.'
Isn't there any way the director and the actress can work this out? 'It is a problem,' Ayesha concedes. 'For the girl's sexuality is a very important part of her character. Nagesh feels it won't work without the kiss. I respect that. For now I'm happy being surrounded by all these good vibes for 'Dor'.' ….read more
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