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Actor on the rise Nabha Natesh

How was the journey from Engineering to Acting?

Well I have always wanted to be a creative person since childhood and wanted to explore my dream to showcase that part of me to the world. Never could sit behind a desk like a corporate as I always feel there is more to explore in this world which enabled me to enrol into theatre. I did theatre for couple of years honing my skills and then forayed into main stream cinema. The journey was exciting as always as I am doing what I love the most and what I planned for myself.

Your debut movie went on to complete 100 days at the theatres, how did you feel when it was proved to be a successful movie?

To be able to be accepted by people is an amazing feeling, as the response was overwhelming. It just proves that hard work never fails and the pursuit of your goal with dedication is always fruitful. Was an amazing experience which I ll cherish for a lifetime.

From a hectic lifestyle to a halt, how did you deal with lockdown?

Lockdown has been a blessing for me as it has given me enough time to look into myself and gather my thoughts and look at life with whole new perspective altogether. I was able to learn new skillsets and has given my strength to endure my weaknesses and strengthen myself. The pandemic showed how human spirits can overcome any adversity.

With the lockdown now over, how exciting is it to start working again?

Its always exciting to get back to work and get to meet your colleagues, but post lockdown you view the world with a different mindset and feel thankful and grateful for what you have and just pray that everyone around you are safe and healthy. Once you are grateful for what you have, the process becomes more satisfying and enjoyable for oneself. I am excited and grateful to be back on sets.

If you had to choose any other profession besides acting, what would it be?

I don’t think I would be able to survive doing anything else apart from acting. If at gunpoint to choose, I would have chosen to be on the creative side of things but in the same entertainment industry itself.

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or criticism?

When you are in this field, it becomes a part of you. For me individually, I don’t dwell on negativity too much but always accept constructive criticism for it helps me understand what I can do to better myself. As far as negative vibes, I tend to keep away from em and focus on the positives always.

Can you tell us about your upcoming projects?

Well there are three movies currently • Solo Brathuke So Better with Sai Dharam Tej which will be the first movie to release in theatres post lockdown

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• AlluduAdhurs with BellamKonda Sreenivas whose shoot is ongoing. Its an out and out entertainer • Andhadhun Remake with Nithiin which will start soon. There are couple of other projects too in the pipeline, which I am really excited about. I am hearing scripts regularly and there are some exciting projects I am looking forward to.

Any shows that you binge watched during the lockdown?

I watch everything dependent on the mood, I am sure to have covered everything given my mood on a regular basis. Peaky Blinders has been something I could watch again and again.

Top 3 things on your bucket list?

• World tour • Road Trip • Support a cause which helps change the world.

What inspires you to work harder for your upcoming projects?

Just the passion towards my work and that everyday is a blessing and a chance to learn new things and develop on them.

Any new hobby or skill you learned during the lockdown

Love cooking & Reading. The most important thing learned from the lockdown personally fro me was Patience.

Tell us about a rumour you heard about yourself and were surprised.

Well rumours I hear plenty on a day to day basis. Nowadays I am not surprised by what I hear, people know me well by now, they are the better judge. As long as I am true to myself I don’t have to worry about anything else.

What would be a typical day in your life?

A typical day would be • Yoga • Meditation • Work • Rehearsals • Bedtime • Given the time, I catch up with my friends & family

Beauty hack you swear by?

Just be yourself

What kind of roles would you like to pick for your next

Roles which are challenging and have a scope for myself to experience the life of the person while enacting them. 18. Any particular actor you wish to work with Well I wish to work with many , there is no one in particular. As like I said before, I am lucky to have this stage and reached so far, I never take anything for Granted. Any promising roles will intrigue me.

Tell us something about yourself that no one knows.

Well that’s a secret, isn’t it. Will tell you in person next time. (giggles)

What is the proudest moment of your career?

The proudest moment would be the day I made the decision to take this path and never looked back after that. .