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Meena seems to appear on the Kannada word movie.
by Meenaonthenet

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Film Title:Not Confirmed(Kannada)
Hero:Gopal
Heroine:Meena

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Film Title:Simhardriya Simha
Director:Gopal
Hero:VishnuVardhan
Heroine:Meena

The continuation of Meena's interview is being raised here.

Interview with actress Meena: Part II

Q: You are gifted with a look that blends well with the new generation of heroes like Vijay, Vikram, etc and as well as with the more mature artistes like Rajinikanth, Kamal Hassan and Vijaykanth? Do you find it to your advantage?

Meena:First of all 'thank you'. I think it is kind of advantageous. Well it certainly seems to work to my favor. It's nice to work with both the generation of heroes. And what can I say other than "I am happy". (smiles)

Q: You have a milestone relationship for starring in Rajinikanth's movies. How come you did not bag a role in the film 'Baba'. Did it come as a disappointment?

Meena:Well, that is a question you should be asking Mr.Baba. I don't know why I wasn't starred in the film. I wish I could have but then no disappointments. I really don't like to be disappointed and usually I do not have great expectations about anything. It is easer that way, infact better in so many ways. When high expectations are running really low you don't have to face the consequences or be subjected to the pain of disappointment. Well Mr. Rajinkanth actually decides everything about his movie, the director, the music director, the cast and crew, script, heroine basically everything. So as for me not bagging any role in Baba, no disappointments as such, but it would have been great if I had a chance to work with him again.

Q: You have a steady career graph that you have established over a period of time as a consistent actress, but the interval points on the graph seem to have a wide range while it is steadily making its positive slope? Why is it so? Why the time gap?

Meena:Right now the whole film industry is going through a relatively "lull phase". Not all the films which hit the theatres are clicking, only a few films are really upto the mark and getting close to the line. Not much of production as in big banners is happening, like it used to do before. Producers are not willing to produce any more mega-budget films. Previously on an average 100 films would be released in a year but now it is barely 40 to 50 films. So out of the few films that promise to be upto the mark, an artiste has to be very careful in choosing her role. It takes time for something you like to come along. That's one of the reason for the time gap. Apart from that I am shooting in four different languages, so when I am off in another area, it seems like I have taken a break in one. Otherwise I am busy always. I am doing films all the time.

Q: Like any other interview this wouldn't be complete if we don't ask one of the most beautiful, eligible, talented and single actress about her marriage? When is marriage on the cards and what would be your definition of your 'ideal man'?

Meena: (Laughs) Well I have honestly not thought about marriage yet. Not given it a shot of serious thought to it. My ideal man? I would like him to be understanding, hard-working, faithful and honest. Well as for the last two qualities in a man, it is going to be very difficult to find a man so. But if I do, if I find someone with all these qualities, I will definitely let the whole world know about it.

Meena's interview is being improved here.

Interview with actress Meena: Part I

Q: After doing a film like 'Bharathi Kanama' you surprised your fans and others by accepting to do a totally glamorous role in 'Naam Iruvar Namakku Iruvar'. So while you were already doing a mellowed and subdued role in 'Daya' you agreed for this one song dance performance in 'Shah Jahan'. You tend to jolt the audience with a unique mix and match of what you choose to do onscreen? Is it intentional or just to break the monotony?

Meena:Well, you could say it is partly intentional and sometimes I do it to break the monotony, because I don't want to be stereotyped or branded for a particular cast. Sometimes you have to try hard to break the mould you are cast into weather you like it or not. You see, right from my childhood I have been in this industry. So, I relatively know a lot of people, I have a lot of well-wishers and friends and when they come and ask you to do something, its really hard to say "No". You can't afford or wouldn't have the heart to give a negative answer to friends and people who have made me what I am today. They have helped me come this far in the industry, to this stage where I am now. I owe them more than just a nod for a song. Since it is in the name of friendship, there are no hassles about just a one song appearance. The 'Shah Jahan' song was something in that line. I also had done another one song sequence in another film already. It was a very nice film called 'Anbudan'. It was a film starring Arunkumar. Since I had ready did such a one song sequence before the 'Shah Jahan' number.

Q: Is there any controversy surrounding the release of the film 'Kaadhaley Swasam'? If so what is it? When is the film hitting the theatres?

Meena:When is it hitting the theatres? I wish I knew that (laughs). Most of the shooting schedule is over though we still have a little more work on the dubbing and editing left to do. I really don't know what is the controversy surrounding it (well, if there is one in the first place). May be you should ask Mr.Prabhu Nepal about it. Though he did tell me that the film has come out great. Just like what we had expected it to be. They are planning to finish the pending work with the film and release it soon. And I hope it does because the songs have turned out to be great and so have the picturisation of the songs. As for my role in the film it is not just different characterwise, but my basic appearance and costume in the film is also quite different, something which I have never done before. I am having this straight haired look throughout the movie, which is very unusual. The costume in the film is very ultra modern and elegant with a Bollywood touch. Not any of those flashy costumes but more of pastel shades rather. Well, it was a different role in all aspects.

Q: Can you mention a few lines about you role in the films 'Commissioner Easwarapandi" and "Dhevan"?

Meena: "Comissioner Easwarapandi" is a Malayalam film with Mammutty. It is a dubbed version of the Malayalalm film "Raksasha Rajavu". My role in the film is nothing much I can tell about. It is quite a trivial role in the film. But it was a film I had done just for the sake of Mr.Mamutty and Director Vinayan. They had been asking to take up that role and had been convincing me for a very very long time to do it and so it was. I actually missed a few other impressive roles because I was committed to that, though it was unfortunate that way, but no regrets. In the movie "Dhevan" I am playing the role of a TV anchor, it is basically a thriller movie.

Q: Is it a role similar to that of what Raveena Tandon did in "Aalavandaan"?

Meena: No! (laughs). It is not on that lines but it is a key role. It was good and convincing when I was narrated the script. It is turning out to be great. I play the role of a woman who supports a man in his mission. It is releasing soon. Mr.Arun Pandian has been telling me that there are plans to do the film in Dolby DTS effect. It would be hitting the theatres soon.

Q: The film "Lovers" you are doing with Abbas and Murali. Is it a typical love triangle film or more of a romantic comedy?

Meena: The movie almost has all the ingredients in it. It has a good comedy track, it involves a certain amount of romantic drama and sentiments. It is totally a family entertainer.

Q: Then why is it called "Lovers" leading us to believe it is a love triangle?

Meena: Well, it is typically not a love triangle. It is something different from the usual corners of a love triangle. It has unexpected twists and turns, something a bit unusual for the Tamil cinema audience. Well, I am bound not to tell the story! So you have to wait till the movie is released.

Q: Are you doing a film called 'Kadhal Sadugudu' with the latest sensation Chiyaan Vikram?

Meena:No, I am not doing any such film with Chiyaan Vikram.

Information on the new work "Namma Veettu Kalyaanam" was being improved in Dinakaran.

Film: "Namma Veettu Kalyaanam". Banner: 'Thiruvalluvar Kalaikkoodam'. Producers: V.Sekar and K.Parthiban. Artistes: Murali, Meena, Vivek, Vindhya, Vadivelu, Sonia, Thalaivaasal Vijay, Indhu, Rajiv, Paandu,
Charlee, R.Sunderrajan, Thiyagu, Kumari Muththu and others. Music: S.A.Rajkumar. Camera: P.S.Selvam and R.Mahendran. Story, screenplay, dialogue and direction: V.Sekar. Dance direction: Lalitha-Mani, Sivashankar. Stunt: Jaquar Thangam. Lyrics: Arivumathi, Palani Bharathi, Naa.Muththukkumar, Thamarai and Paa.Vijay. Set design: K.Balan. Production supervision: V.M.Babuji.

"Padai Veettu Amman". Banner: 'Televista Digitals Limited'. Producers: Bala and S.Lakshmanan. Artistes: Ramki, Meena, Devayani, Rawali, Nizhalgal Ravi, Senthil, Vinuchakravarthy, K.R.Vathsala and others. Camera: Baby Philips. Music: S.A.Rajkumar. Lyrics: Kalidassan. Stunt: Kuntraththoor Babu. Story, screenplay, dialogue and direction: Pugazh Mani.

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New work information.
Film Name:Kadhal sadugudu,Hero:Vikram

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