Ask A Star is Anoop Soni, who plays ACP Ajatshatru in CID — Special Bureau (Sony) and Raghav Dutt in Remix (Star One).
Which has been your best movie role to date?
— Thirumagal Ramalingam
Dear Thirumagal,
That would have to be my role in Godmother. It was my debut film and the role was very interesting. To authenticate the character, I had to put in a lot of work, right from the look to the diction, and I enjoyed the challenge.
How did your acting career start?
— Jasmine Kenneth
Dear Jasmine,
I was doing my CA, when I thought of enrolling in the National School of Drama's three-year course. After that, I was convinced I wanted to pursue acting.
How is it working with the young cast of Remix?
— Lipika Mitra
Dear Lipika,
It's wonderful. They're new actors, and I think one can learn a lot from their rawness. Since I shoot for both CID and Remix, I enjoy the interaction with actors of all generations.
What is it like to work with a stalwart like Shivaji Satam?
— Suresh Acharya
Dear Suresh,
Mr Satam is very cooperative. He's been an ACP on CID for seven years now, so he was also there to guide me. He's a very cool guy, with no airs. You can just sit and chat with him.
What do you like doing in your free time?
— Anitha Nair
Dear Anitha,
These days, I hardly find time, but I try and catch up on movies. I love emotional films about relationships.
Do you prefer acting in movies or serials?
— Sailesh Shetty
Dear Sailesh,
I believe in giving my best to a role, regardless of the medium. Television has expanded in a big way. But frankly, any actor would love watching himself on the big screen; the charm is unmatchable.
