Charmee on a diet right now

Charmee is all set to unveil her dark side in Kavya’s Diary. “I can’t reveal much about the film, but I haven’t essayed such a role before,” she avers. Isn’t she wary about audience response to her new avatar? “I am past that stage when one feels nervous and tense. But I hope the audience likes me in my new role,” she says. It seems that the glam diva is in an experimental mood. “Of course. I love to experiment with new roles. This film happened at the right time,” she elaborates.

After horror movies and thrillers, is the actress game for comedy? “I play a funny role in my new film Saiyyata,” she explains. She had a blast with the kids, while shooting. “I love kids and we had a gala time. I am still a kid at heart,” she smiles. Is it difficult for her to carry a film on her shoulders? “I have no such worries as I select solid scripts,” she says.


Although she has dabbled in serious movies as well, Charmme seems to be in no mood to give up on star-studded formula films. “I have worked with many top stars and I am open to those films even now. I love doing those jhatkas and matkas,” she giggles. Did the commercial failure of her last release Manorama slow her down professionally? “The Almighty has placed me in a position wherein a flop or a hit does not make any difference,” she replies. She claims to have received “critical acclaim” but feels that “better promotional strategy” could have made a difference to the box office prospects of the film.

Right now she is shedding pounds and toning up for a new look. “The slim look is meant for a new film,” she quips. So has she given up on all those things she loves to gorge on? “Of course, I am a foodie and I continue to binge on good food. But at the same time I am on a diet right now,” she adds. Her discipline extends to her social life too, as the actress stays clear of clubbing and pubbing. “I prefer a quiet evening with friends in a restaurant or at a friend’s house,” she reveals. She loves to spend time with her friends. “I have loads of friends from both within and outside the film industry,” she says.