Debutant Daksha is being introduced in director Teja’s film Hora Hori. Born in Mumbai and brought up in Bengaluru, she came to Hyderabad to do a few advertisements when she was introduced to Teja. “He called me for an audition, short-listed me and in one hour, told me that I was selected,” says Daksha about getting selected for Hora Hori.
“I am very happy that my debut film is under Teja sir,” she says, adding that she knew about Teja from before as he had worked in Hindi films as a cinematographer. “I have also seen his films Jayam and Nuvvu Nenu, so I had a basic idea about him,” says Daksha.
“He didn’t take any workshops but he appointed a fitness trainer for us for two weeks,” says Daksha. “In Hindi films, most actresses dub for themselves, so I wanted to do it in Telugu. I would feel weird to see myself on screen with someone else’s voice. So for better or for worse, I told Teja sir that I wanted to do my own dubbing,” says the actress.
She is now picking up Telugu fast. “I watch a lot of old movies for the correct pronunciation and diction,” says the Maharashtrian girl.
Teja has admitted that he has the habit of shouting at artistes when things don’t go according to script. How has Daksha’s experience been?
“When our parents shout at us, we don’t blame them as they do it for our good. In school too, teachers shout at us for our own good. Likewise, Teja sir is like a teacher. He wants everyone to act perfectly. After the shoot, he never keeps it in his mind and acts normal. Also, he encourages us when we do our job well. I have learnt so many things like camera technique and acting,” she says, adding that it’s all very professional.
“Eighty per cent of the film is shot in water. We faced some difficulties for the first few days, but after one week, I got used to it. We nearly shot for 48 days in water. Everything went smoothly,” she says.
She adds that it’s a love story. “My character has different shades and the story revolves around me,” she says. Daksha, who is doing her third year BBA in Bengaluru, is eagerly waiting for the film’s release. “I have three scripts lined up and I am looking forward to them. I am not in a hurry to sign as I want this film to release first,” Daksha says.
