Insi Gutta, well know as tennis player Jwala Gutta’s sister made her acting debut recently through ‘Back Bench Student’. She was seen as hero’s friend in the film. Hailing from the family of freedom fighters and leftists, Insi says it was due to her parents and sister’s support she is able to make it to the mesmerizing movie world. In the revealing interview to Ragalahari, the actress says 2013 for her will be about being part of few good movies as an actor or assistant director. Here are a few excerpts of Insi’s exclusive interview.
Hello Insi, how are you doing?
Hi, I’m fine thank you.
You and your sister Jwala, entered films at same time. Is it coincidence?
Yeah it is a coincidence. Technically I entered the film industry 1st so that makes me senior to Jwala.
You hail from the family of freedom fighters and leftists. What motivated you to be interested in acting?
Acting and falling in love with acting just happened naturally for me. I love movies, the way its creative and how it can inspire people and motivates them. The beauty of movies was what drew me to the industry and to acting too.
Who are your role models in the film industry?
Ram Gopal Varma , Sanjay Leela Bansali, Aamir Khan and many more. My role models are different people for different reasons. But I love their work and all the passion they put forward for their movies.
Who are the people you would say gave you a good push at the start of your career?
My mom dad and sister. I think since childhood I grew up in a family which supports me no matter how lazy I’m or stubborn I am. I think such support is what gave me a good push towards my career.
How did you first discover you had a talent for acting?
I still don't know if I have the talent to act or not!! Many friends of mine liked my work and I am also in love with acting and I think cause of that I feel that I might have something and I want to work towards it and become better and better.
From where have you learned acting?
Whatever I know in acting or movies all is due to ‘Back Bench Student' team. Almost everyone helped me in every way knowing that I know nothing about acting and that it is the first time I’m facing camera.
How were you chosen to in ‘Back Bench Student’?
I met (Madhura) Sridhar through Jwala because I wanted to work as an assistant director. He thought I fitted perfectly in one of his characters and he offered me the role.
What was your parents’ reaction to your decision to become an actress?
My parents support me all the time fully!! Initially it scared them a little but I think they trusted me. So gradually they started accepting it. Jwala also helped me a lot to convince my dad!!
What are your strong points as an actor?
I don’t know yet!! Hopefully I find my strong points soon.
Do you think that you have the potential to carry a film on your shoulders?
At persent No!!! Because I don’t know a lot of things and I’m here to learn and maybe in future I might have the potential to carry a film on my shoulders.
What do you want to be remembered for in the film industry?
A fun loving and an inspirational woman.
What can you tell us about your first time shooting experience during the making of ‘Back Bench Student;?
’Back Bench Student’ shooting experience was amazing. I don't think I could have entered in films any better way. Everyday and all shoots were sooo much fun!! We were all like a family and I think that was one thing which amazed me. Everyone works so hard. Nothing in the film industry is as easy as it seems. Everyone is important some way or the other. It made me understand a lot about the industry.
What have you learned from director Madhura Sridhar?
To make movies, no matter what you should believe in yourself fighting all the odds.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Act in few good movies and get ready to start making movies.
What are you most looking forward to in 2013?
Get good movie offers and be a part of few good movies as an actor or assistant director.
Any other personal goals?
Become a director make beautiful and inspirational movies.
If you could work alongside anyone, in the future, who would it have to be?
Aamir Khan.
What is your favourite movie and how many times have you seen it?
’Freedom Writers Diary’. I saw it countless times and cried with it too!!
What was the last movie you saw in the movie theatre?
Back Bench Student.
What songs would you prefer to listen to when you go on long drives?
I love music, so I enjoy music from any language.
Tell us about your bond with you sister Jwala?
Jwala is a very very supportive elder sister. I think our bond is very crazy cause we fight a lot like any other siblings would, but in the end we know that we love each other a lot no matter what.
Where did you get your education from?
I graduated BA Mass Communication from St Mary’s College in Yousufguda. I’m planning to do MA next year.
What’s next for Insi?
I want to do a lot of things I have a whole list of things. So hopefully I can do every single thing that’s on my list.
Thank you very much Insi for taking the time out and giving us this wonderful interview. All the best for all your future endeavors.
___ Radhika Andluri ([email protected])
