Pragya Jaiswal, who is debuting in Bollywood with Akshay Kumar-starrer Khel Khel Mein, already has a strong footing in Tollywood. The actress, who loves being in front of the camera, has walked as a show stopper for many fashion designers, and feels her career naturally segued from modelling to films. “This is just the beginning,” she says. “There’s a long way to go, and the sky’s the limit.”
Q Coming from the small city of Jabalpur, what was cinema to you then and what is it now?
Q How do you look at your career graph in Tollywood and Bollywood?
I feel I have chosen characters which I liked. Maybe some films have worked, some haven’t, but I’m happy with the career graph. I have worked with some of the most incredible actors and directors but I feel like I have just begun, and there is a long way to go.
I’m very grateful, but I don’t stress on ‘name and fame’ mantra. I focus on my work.
Both are special. I started my career in Hyderabad, so it will always be special for me. Secondly, the people are very warm, welcoming and loving. I was instantly accepted in this industry. And being a foodie, I love the delicious food here – I can’t resist the Hyderabadi biryani, I love idli-dosa and sambar. In fact, I love all south Indian food.
Q Tell us about your upcoming projects.
Q What was it like, working with NBK?
It’s been one of the most enriching experiences of my professional life. I learnt that you have to treat every shot as almost your first shot. For Sir, every shot is the most important shot. His passion and enthusiasm for work is something that makes you give your best every time.
