MEGHANA RAJ

Apart from popular actors like Mammootty and Mohanlal, I knew nothing about Malayalam, but I got to learn so many things which became a strong base in my profession.

My father being a theatre person used to compose music for his plays. He noticed me singing one of his compositions at a young age and he was amazed. From then on, he taught me the little things that he knew about music.

From techies to film stars and kids, everyone is addicted to technology in different ways.

As a family, we ensure we sit together and listen to scripts. But the choice of doing a film is entirely mine.

I was fascinated by my parents as I would visit them on the sets. Since we were a nuclear family I always accompanied my parents to their shoots and I liked the atmosphere there.

In fact, my role in 'Jinda' was tough because I couldn't relate to it in any way.

We tend to crib about kids being addicted to phones all the time, but the truth is that it is the parents who are the root cause of such behavior, because they are usually the original addicts.

I like feel-good fiction and mysteries.

'Punda' marks my entry into Kannada and 'Krishnaleelai' will be my Tamil debut. It was a good experience shooting for both the films.

Imagine a superstar of his stature coming to someone like me and saying, 'Hi Meghana, I'm Mohanlal. Nice to meet you!' I was so taken aback by his politeness.

Shaji Kailas is an amazing director.

Throughout my career, I have always played it safe with the kind of roles I've taken up.

We should stay in places which are sanitized and make sure family members are safe. Everyone should spread the right amount of information and create awareness about Coronavirus.

Nobody was willing to lend their bike or teach me to ride. Bike riding is very addictive and nobody wants to part with their bike for someone else.

Director Aji John has a style of filmmaking that will surely appeal to all.

'Namukku Parkkaan' is a family drama that plots the story of a couple's struggles to build a house of their own. The character I play is every man's dream wife, one who supports her husband through thick and thin.

During the send-off at my wedding to the groom's house, I embraced my mother tight, and that was when I realized that I was not going to stay with my mom anymore and be under her guidance, protection and watchful eyes, and that I would be in a different house.

Apart from acting, I love singing as well.

I have never been someone who chooses a film according to the language. Since I am comfortable with Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam, the scope of the film is all that matters to me.

I love chocolate in any form, be it cookies, cakes or milkshakes.

I know that it has been a long time since 'Punda,' my first Kannada film, released, but I was determined to wait for a good subject for my next film in Kannada.

As a kid, I used to watch my mum handle her personal and professional lives like a pro. And the ease with which she handled everything around her made me love the vibe around the entire industry.

I am so obsessed with workouts that I am ok with skipping a meal or two but I just can't imagine not working out for a day.

Acting with my parents was nerve-wracking. If they watch me act on the sets I feel nervous and blocked.

I never planned to act in Malayalam. 'Yakshiyum Njanum' just happened and everything else just followed.